Shakespeare's Favourite Plants: The Hawthorn
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Librarian Mareike Doleschal investigates how Shakespeare and Victorian artists represented an iconic plant, the hawthorn, in their works.
Mareike Doleschal Prospero FilesCopyright of the artist
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Modern theatre vs Tudor theatre
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Amy Davies explores how theatre in Shakespeare’s day differs from how we recognise it today.
Amy DaviesShakespeare’s Favourite Flowers: The Thistle
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Librarian Mareike Doleschal explores the contrasting associations of nature's most prickly flower, the thistle.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesShakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Primrose
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Librarian Mareike Doleschal explores the history and meaning of the primrose in Tudor and Victorian England.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesShakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Marigold
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Librarian Mareike Doleschal discusses the history of a beneficial and beautiful flower, the marigold.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesQuirky facts from our museum collection
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Collections Care Assistant Amy Davies delves into the museum collection to discover some of the more unusual items that the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust cares for.
Amy DaviesShakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Poppy
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Librarian Mareike Doleschal explores the history of the poppy in Tudor and Victorian England.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesShakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Carnation
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Discover the history of one of the most durable and delightful flowers, the carnation.
Mareike Doleschal prospero filesThe Legacy of Mary Baker - First Tour Guide of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
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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 filesShakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Rose
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Have you ever wondered what Shakespeare's favourite flower might be? Explore illustrations of roses and discover the flower's meaning in Shakespeare's works.
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