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William Shakespeare

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Learn about the man behind the works with Shakespedia, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

The Play's the Film

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As a graduate of Film Studies, Holly highlights the differences of viewer experiences of theatre in its various forms: from live attendance, fixed recordings of stage productions, and adaptations specific to the silver screen.

Christmas Gift Ideas - 'Gifts of rich value'

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Here are some our favourite unique and luxurious gifts to give this Christmas.

Dear Shakespeare

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In our exhibition "Dear Shakespeare", we take a look at several letters in our Collections from over the centuries, starting with Richard Quiney's letter to the playwright himself.

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Visit Shakespeare's Family Homes Plan Your Visit

Tickets to Shakespeare’s family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shakespeare Documented

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38. Ben Jonson and Shakespeare

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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Greg Doran discusses what we can learn about Shakespeare from Ben Jonson.

Visitors from Thailand celebrate 450 years of Shakespeare

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Check in on Shakespeare's big birthday celebrations

Living Shakespeare

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Shakespeare courses open to all, with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon

Mary Shakespeare

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Listen to an imagined account from the life of Shakespeare's mother

Judith Quiney

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Listen to an imagined account from the life of Shakespeare's daughter

Michael Drayton and Hall's Croft

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Learn about the English writer Michael Drayton and his connection with John Hall, Shakespeare's son-in-law.

The Festival of Britain and Hall's Croft

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The reconstruction of Hall's Croft, former home of Shakespeare's daughter, was completed in just 9 months in order to be ready for the Festival of Britain in 1951.

Looking Back 100 Years: Shakespeare’s Birthday and Stratford-upon-Avon in 1922

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Reader Services Assistant Suzanne Lithgo explores what Shakespeare's Birthday celebrations would have looked like in 1922.

Children go on a mission with Shakespeare!

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New digital challenges introduced for Shakespeare Week 2017

A Visit from the Stars!

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Find out about a special visit from a special author

Ferdinand and Miranda

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Rethink the relationship behind Ferdinand and Miranda in William Shakespeare's 'Tempest'.

Imagining Anne Hathaway

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Avril Rowlands imagines Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife, as a talented female writer that comes up with the cunning plan to get her plays performed under her husband's name when he suffers rejection as a playwright.

Shakespeare in Armenian, part III

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On the occasion of Vartavar Day in Armenia, we explore the Armenian translations of Shakespeare held in our library.

Elizabeth Barnard (Part One)

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Phil Spinks sheds light on the early life of Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and his last direct descendant.

William Hogarth: Satirising 'All is True'

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Gemma Sykes takes a look at how artist William Hogarth used the 1727 production of William Shakespeare and John Fletcher's play 'All is True', or 'Henry VIII', to comment on eighteenth century British politics.