Avril Rowlands imagines Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, as a talented female writer that comes up with the cunning plan to get her plays performed under her husband's name when he suffers rejection as a playwright.
Mareike Doleschal Shakespeare's Life juliet filesIn honour of International Women’s Day, this post looks back at 18th century attitudes towards femininity through contemporary depictions of Ophelia.
International Women's Day Say it with Flowers juliet filesExploring Antoon Claeissins, 'A Family Saying Grace', c.1585, Oil on wood, a painting from our collections
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsAt a time when illustrations of Shakespeare's scenes were in high demand, Henry Bunbury accepted the call and painted beautiful adaptations.
Rosalyn Smith Painting ShakespeareFebruary's Picture of the Month features an image of Ophelia, from the RSC's acclaimed 2008 production of Hamlet starring David Tennant and directed by Greg Doran.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthSpecial notes and thoughts about the "Say it with Flowers" exhibition.
Say it with FlowersThis inkwell, as a symbol of literacy and education, is an important artefact owned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Stephanie Appleton Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsBringing objects from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust archives to life using digital images, video recordings, audio, and other creative digitisation methods.
Robyn Greenwood Going DigitalPeter Hewitt explores the early modern practice of deliberately hiding shoes and other garments within buildings.
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsA new exhibit called "Say it with Flowers" at Anne Hathaway's Cottage explores the symbolism of flowers during the Elizabethan period, how Shakespeare used them in his works, and their importance to the Victorians..
Say it with Flowers