Amy Davies takes a look back at how the contribution of one extraordinary woman transformed Anne Hathaway’s Cottage into the popular attraction it is today.
Amy Davies juliet filesHannah Barker introduces us to three remarkable actors who played Shakespeare’s female characters.
Hannah Barker juliet filesLibrary intern Izzy Conway shines a light on Anne Wheler, previous owner of a third folio of Shakespeare's works.
Izzy Conway juliet filesLibrary intern, Matilda-Jane Hanning, investigates the ownership of a Second Folio of Shakespeare's collected works.
Matilda-Jane Hanning juliet filesLibrary volunteer Hannah explores the life and work of Victorian botanical illustrator Jane Elizabeth Giraud.
Hannah Barker juliet filesIn this follow-up piece, Phil Spinks tells us about Elizabeth Barnard's later life.
Phil Spinks juliet filesPhil Spinks sheds light on the early life of Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and his last direct descendant.
Phil Spinks juliet filesShakespeare Birthplace Trust gardener Annamaria Vass explores the role of women in British garden history.
Annamaria Vass juliet filesDiscover the life and work of Hephzibah Harris, an expert craftswoman.
Jann Tracy juliet filesEnjoy illustrations of one of Shakespeare's greatest heroines from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library.
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