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John Shakespeare

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Explore the life of William Shakespeare’s father John, a busy father and tradesman heavily involved in Stratford-upon-Avon community life.

When Was Shakespeare Born?

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When Did Shakespeare Die?

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How many children did Shakespeare have?

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Who was Shakespeare’s wife?

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An introduction to Mrs Anne Shakespeare.

Who were Shakespeare’s family?

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Shakespeare’s school

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The Second Best Bed

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Shakespeare famously left his wife, Anne Hathaway, his 'second best bed'. But why?

Let’s Talk Shakespeare Podcast

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On Monday the 9th November 2015 the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust launched the first episode of Let’s Talk Shakespeare, a ten part podcast series exploring some of the frequently asked questions about Shakespeare’s life.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare

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It’s amazing to think that since the publication of the famous First Folio of Shakespeare’s works in 1623, no two versions of the Complete Works currently in and out of print are identical. Each one is unique in terms of its size, shape, and colour, but there are also minor and major textual differences on the pages within.