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William Shakespeare

Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia

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

Heritage Open Days and Beyond

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In line with our 2015 Heritage Open Days theme 'Do Something Different!', we held our largest pop-up exhibition to date for visitors from all over.

Happy Birthday Shakespeare, from some temporary Tudors

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Celebrating the Bard's big birthday with the younger generation

All the best people came to Shakespeare's Birthplace for 'Bill's birthday'

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On the day William Shakespeare turned 450 years old, all the best people were inspired to come and join us here at the Birthplace.

Shakespeare's Mother- The Secret Life of a Tudor Woman

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Discover the life of Mary Arden

12 Days of Shakespeare: Mince Pies Past & Present

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Have a go at some Tudor mince pies and see how they compare to a modern recipe.

Witch Markings & Magic in old buildings

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A Halloween treat from Historic England's Nick Molyneux - explore the strange markings found in Shakespeare's family homes.

New Family Trails at the Shakespeare Houses

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Over the past few months we've been working on a brand new suite of Family Trails for the Shakespeare Family Homes.

Tudors Alive!

Education Schools and CPD Key Stage 2

A full-day living history workshop on our Tudor farm, for KS2

Key Stage 2

Education Schools and CPD

School workshops and introductory talks for Key Stage 2 at Mary Arden's Farm in Warwickshire, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Home Educators

Education

Home education at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire

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Visit Shakespeare’s Family Homes in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover more about the life and times of William Shakespeare across five unique properties and learn about what life was like in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Find out more and book your tickets today.

Picture of the Month - June 2013

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In honor of the anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, we're looking at a photo of Stratford's coronation decorations 60 years ago.

Shakespeare in 100 Objects: 'Spanish' rapiers

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Peter Hewitt looks at the impressive 16th century Spanish blade in our collections

39. Beginnings of the Authorship Question

Explore Shakespeare Podcasts 60 Minutes with Shakespeare

In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Lena Orlin discusses when people started to question Shakespeare's authorship of the works.

Susanna Hall

Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare's Circle

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

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.

As You Like It

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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, As You Like It. Find out more about the family feud that leads to Orlando and Rosalind falling in love

Female Characters Spring into Action as the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Announces Its Easter Programme

About Us News & Media Press Releases

Visitors invited to the historic Shakespeare family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy a special series of events and activities.

Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Children's Dress

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In Shakespeare's times, little boys and girls were often dressed alike, wearing dresses until about the age of seven.

Tyvek models

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Read about the Tyvek-costumed figures that will appear in the new exhibition at Shakespeare's New Place