In addition to wills, the inventory is also an important probate document, providing a comprehensive reckoning of all of the testator’s possessions and their values for selling on.
Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsDelve into one of the most interesting books in our collections - "The Praise of Musicke" - and see how it sheds light on the importance of music in Shakespeare's plays.
Shakespeare and MusicFind out where the Tudors stored their midnight snacks...
Elizabeth Sharrett Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsThere has also been an exciting new addition to the collection: this 18th century fan.
A mounted seventeenth century tortoise shell from the Collection of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Victoria Jackson Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsIn 1985, the RSC staged a wonderfully funny Merry Wives, directed by Bill Alexander and set in 1959, a period often referred to as the “New Elizabethan Age”.
Helen Hargest Picture of the MonthManufactured in Stratford-upon-Avon, this cloth weaves a global story, providing insight into Afghanistan and Pakistan at an important moment in recent history.
ShakespeareanaIn the 1930s, in preparation for the upcoming war, the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was once named an alternative location for housing Parliament.
Phil Spinks Stratford-upon-Avon Living ArchivesRead about one of the most prized possessions in the collection of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Peter Hewitt Shakespeare in 100 ObjectsRead about the intern who started "Shakespeare and Music": her brainstorming process, her ambition, and what she wanted to give to everyone throughout this online exhibition.
Shakespeare and Music