In this blog Reader Services Assistant Suzanne Lithgo explores our current monarch’s visits to Stratford-upon-Avon and its celebrations of her life landmarks through her presence in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s collections.
Stratford-upon-AvonReader Services Assistant Suzanne Lithgo explores what Shakespeare's Birthday celebrations would have looked like a century ago.
Suzanne Lithgo Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare's Life and Times Shakespeare's BirthdayLearn about representations of women in Stratford’s Court of Record with Collections volunteer Phil Spinks.
Phil Spinks Stratford-upon-Avon juliet filesExplore the life and work of a Victorian nurse who spread her benevolent influence throughout Warwickshire and beyond.
Martin Kenny Stratford-upon-Avon juliet filesEach year the 'Mop Fair' returns to Stratford-upon-Avon. Sofia Wood explores the history of the fair that started out as a hiring opportunity for casual workers.
Sofia Wood Stratford-upon-AvonExplore the life of Annie Justins, Stratford-upon-Avon’s first female mayor.
Jann Tracy Stratford-upon-Avon juliet filesJann Tracy talks about the many achievements of best-selling novelist and Stratford resident Marie Corelli.
Jann Tracy Stratford-upon-Avon juliet filesStratford's Town Hall was the victim of a gunpowder plot during the English Civil War in 1643
Katherine Reeve Gunpowder Plot Stratford-upon-AvonTo celebrate Back to the Future Day, take a look at these pictures of Stratford-upon-Avon taken in 1985, 1955, and 1885!
Madeleine Cox Tales from the Reading Room Stratford-upon-AvonA quick look at the history of the Mop Fair
Rebekah Owens Stratford-upon-Avon