Historian Michael Wood uncovers the tale of Mary Arden and the Shakespeare family in a BBC Four documentary exploring the life of ordinary Tudor folk.
FamilyHomes Mary Arden's FarmWe're delighted to have secured Heritage Lottery funding to support our New Place project.
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING SHAKESPEARE'S FAMILY HOMES SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST NEW PLACEVolunteers Helen and Victoria have undertaken an audit of the museum collection stored at the Shakespeare Centre. In this blog they reflect on their project and let us in on some ‘behind the scenes’ best practice museum procedures.
Emily Millward Behind the ScenesIn 1814, Robert Bell Wheler was recording and discussing rumours about Shakespeare's life, and Edmund Kean was saving Drury Lane Theatre with his performances.
Victoria Joynes The Birth of Shakespeare and BeyondJoin in with the Shakespearian festivities on the twentieth day of advent
Katie Neville Shakespeare's Singing Advent Calendar Shakespeare's BirthplaceTake a look at this year's plough
Farm Life Events & Tudor FestivalsAn insight into the life and work of a talented, yet tragic, Victorian actress
Dr Anjna Chouhan Discover Shakespeare juliet filesHave you ever wanted to eat like Shakespeare did? Check out this recipe and have a go at making our traditional Tudor meatballs!
Recipes Mary Arden's FarmTry your hand at making our traditional Tudor rose syrup
RecipesHave a look at the intricacy of the embroidery at Mary Arden's Farm
Events & Tudor Festivals