To 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-AvonWhat happened when a local hotel keeper didn't turn his lights off one night in 1916?
Helen Cook Discover Shakespeare Stratford-upon-AvonStratford in the dark
Rebekah Owens First World War Stratford-upon-AvonLast week saw the installation and opening of our new exhibition at Hall’s Croft; ‘The First World War, Shakespeare and Stratford’.
First World War Stratford-upon-Avon Hall's CroftThis week in the Reading Room we were visited by a couple researching the Stratford War Memorial and its different locations in the town.
Victoria Joynes Tales from the Reading Room Stratford-upon-AvonOne item in our collections is the base of High Cross (sometimes known as Market Cross) - an item that pre-dates Shakespeare and is a landmark the Bard himself would likely have passed on many occasions during his years in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Paul Taylor Stratford-upon-Avon In the VaultIn 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 ArchivesIn this Monarchy in the Archives post I'm looking at a very significant record in the history of Stratford-upon-Avon: a Royal Charter of 1553.
Amy Hurst Stratford-upon-Avon Monarchy in the ArchivesThere's little doubt of what Stratford is best known for, yet ask enthusiasts of real ale and you may get a different answer. Read about Stratford's history with breweries in the form of Flower and Sons.
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