The tale of the Greenman (otherwise known as Herne the Hunter) was a popular part of folklore in Shakespeare's day. In fact, this Lord of the Greenwood makes a special cameo in Shakespeare's "Merry Wives of Windsor" in the form of a certain knight...
Emily Millward Tudor Life Shakespeare's Plays1614: William Shakespeare was 50 years old, 'Purchas His Pilgrimage' printed the story of a shipwreck, and Welcombe enclosures caused controversy in Stratford.
Victoria Joynes The Birth of Shakespeare and Beyond Shakespeare and his World--MOOCSome of the kind words we've received
Shakespeare's BirthdayTake a look at our lovely staff wishing our wonderful Bard a happy birthday
Shakespeare's BirthdayTake a look at the pictures from this wonderful day of celebration
Shakespeare's Birthday 450Celebrating The Bard's birthday in style
Katie Neville Shakespeare's Birthday Shakespeare's BirthplaceWhat was life like when William Shakespeare was born in 1564? This is the first in a series of blog posts that discovers what life was like in 1564, and in years since.
Victoria Joynes The Birth of Shakespeare and Beyond Shakespeare and his World--MOOCExperience the enthusiasm of young actors for Shakespeare
Katie Neville Drama Shakespeare's BirthplaceRevel in the Birthplace's significance and popularity with us
Emily Millward Shakespeare's Birthplace HeritageLearn the story of Alan Lestraunge, a local Warwickshire lord who served in the 'Hundred Years War' (the same war in which William Shakespeare's "Henry V" takes place).
Amy Hurst In the Vault Shakespeare and his World--MOOC