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43. James Wilmot and Shakespeare's Authorship
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Stanley Wells discusses the part James Wilmot plays in the authorship story.
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22. Shakespeare's Knowledge of Theatrical Practice
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Tina Packer discusses what Shakespeare's plays reveal about his knowledge of theatrical practice.
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Music and Madness in Shakespeare's Plays
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Madness and music often go hand in hand during Shakespeare's time. When one's internal harmony is in balance, they lead healthy minds. When that harmony is disturbed, however, one gets cases such as that of Ophelia's.
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Shakespeare and medicine: Friar Lawrence
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In the first in a series about Shakespeare and medicine, we focus on the character of Friar Lawrence from 'Romeo and Juliet'.
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Conservation in Action at Shakespeare’s Houses
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How do you move a 16th century cabinet? Learn about the conservation of a piece of furniture created in Stratford-upon-Avon during William Shakespeare's day.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Razor
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Read about the dual Tudor profession of the 'barber-surgeon'
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Nightcap
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Nightcaps were used for much more than simply ensuring warmth in bed.
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A Victorian replica of Shakespeare’s Birthplace
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Read about the replica Birthplace built as a visitor attraction in 1847 by Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens
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Volunteering at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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A University of Birmingham student's experience of volunteering with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as part of her studies.
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Shakespeare’s Lovers in the Museum Collection
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We take a look at a few of the objects in the museum collection which show images of some of Shakespeare's pairs of lovers.
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Access at Shakespeare's New Place
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Advice about access at Shakespeare’s New Place, to assist you in planning your visit.
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Shakespeare's Favourite Flowers: The Carnation
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Discover the history of one of the most durable and delightful flowers, the carnation.
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Autumn in Shakespeare’s Town Gardens
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In the latest update from the gardens of Shakespeare's family homes, apples are picked, bulbs and wallflowers are planted. Leaves turn colour and take flight, flap and twist in autumnal winds. Sunflowers take a menacing turn.
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47. Henry James and Shakespeare's Authorship
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Adrian Poole answers the question: why did Henry James doubt Shakespeare's authorship?
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18. Gaps in Shakespeare's Historical Record
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In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Andrew Hadfield discusses if we should be concerned that there are gaps in Shakespeare's historical record.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Ruff
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Arguably the most recognisable item of clothing from the early modern period, the ruff was a key fashion accessory for both wealthy men and women.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Doll
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Today’s object is a wooden doll, possibly from the seventeenth century, of German, Dutch, or French origins, and is now in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection.
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Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Cradle
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A carved oak baby's rocking cradle.
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From The Hathaways to The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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The fifth post in the Hathaway saga. Read to learn more about how the Cottage was acquired by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare Aloud!
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Check out our in-house actors performing one of Shakespeare's most famous scenes