'Proud Shakespeare’ and the LGBTQ+ Lived Experience
SBT Archivist and OUTing the Past Festival presenter Jim Ranahan introduces us to the Trust’s ‘Proud Shakespeare’ initiative.
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Students Take Part in Writing Competition Inspired by Shakespeare's 'Lost Penknife'
Learning
After an online question and answer session with members of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Learning Team, students at Marling School took part in a creative writing competition inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘lost penknife’. Read the winning entry here, al
collections Education creative writing penknife learningBurton's Anatomy of Melancholy: 400 years later
Collections
Rosalyn Sklar looks at Robert Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy on the 400th anniversary of its first publication.
Robert Burton Burton Depression melancholy Hamlet Merchant of Venice As You Like ItChristmas Gift Ideas: Stocking Fillers with a Shakespearian Twist
SBT news
Looking for a little something? For inspiration we've picked some of our favourite items for the perfect stocking filler.
Christmas Products and GiftsChristmas Gift Ideas - 'Gifts of rich value'
SBT news
If you're looking for something extra special, here are some our favourite unique and luxurious gifts to give this Christmas.
Shop Products and GiftsSustainable Shakespeare - Shakespeare’s Hedgehog-friendly Family Homes
Andrew Anderson Encouraging Biodiversity Sustainable Shakespeare
Death by Shakespeare by Kathryn Harkup - Free Extract
SBT news
Kathryn Harkup, best-selling author of A is for Arsenic and Making the Monster, turns her discerning scientific eye to Shakespeare and the varied and creative ways his characters die. We are delighted to share with you an extract from Kathryn's book, Death by Shakespeare: Snakebites, Stabbings and Broken Hearts.
Death in Shakespeare Books Products and GiftsChristmas Gift Ideas - 'The game's afoot'
SBT news
Christmas is coming, so what better time to share our favourite Shakespeare-inspired games to keep everyone entertained over the festive period. As King Harry said in Henry V (Act 3 Scene 1) the game's afoot...
Shop Products and GiftsThe Mystery Women in the Museum Collection
Collections
Collections Care Assistant Amy Davies takes a close look at some of the portraits of unknown women in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's museum collection
Amy DaviesThomas Stothard - Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays
Collections
Acting Head of Collections, Rosalyn Sklar, looks at two paintings by Thomas Stothard bequeathed via the Art Fund.
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