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William Shakespeare
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia
Learn about the man behind the works with Shakespedia, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Shakespeare's Borders
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
For National Gardening Week, we take a look at the new planting scheme at Shakespeare's Birthplace, inspired by Shakespeare's works, life and times
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Collections Items on Display
Visit Shakespeare's Family Homes Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The must-see collection items on display to visitors at Anne Hathaway's Cottage
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Happy National Poetry Day
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
To celebrate National Poetry Day, take a look at a 1640 edition of Shakespeare's sonnets. Also read the poem written about the beginning of the plague
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20. Shakespeare's Social Status
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts 60 Minutes with Shakespeare
In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Rene Weis discusses Shakespeare's social status.
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Key Stage 1
Education Schools and CPD
KS1 school trips at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust: award-winning history and storytelling workshops at Mary Arden's Farm, plus outreach visits.
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The Mystery of the Ring
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
In March of 1810, a signet ring of quality and wealth was found on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church with the initials 'WS' engraved. There is a genuine possibility it is William Shakespeare's very own ring.
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Judith Shakespeare
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia William Shakespeare William Shakespeare’s Family
Who was William Shakespeare's youngest daughter?
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1616 was only the beginning: Shakespeare's Folios
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The first recordings of Shakespeare's works, called Folios, reveal important aspects of his life and times.
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'What, ladybird!'
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
We're delighted to introduce our Vintage Ladybird retail collection, an exclusive range of prints and stationery from the Ladybird archive.
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Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!
About Us News & Media Press Releases
Join thousands of primary school children for a national celebration of Shakespeare from 23 – 29 March 2026
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Shakespeare's Career
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia William Shakespeare
Read about William Shakespeare's early career as he built his reputation in London.
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Shakespeare's Family - The Halls
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Susanna and John Hall, Shakespeare's daughter and son-in-law, were executors of Shakespeare's will and he left them the bulk of his estate. Explore their story.
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New Exhibition Set to Explore the Formative Influences That Helped Shape Shakespeare
About Us News & Media Press Releases
Shakespeare's Birthplace is set to welcome a new exhibition this spring.
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Selling Off Their Heritage
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
Part four in a series about the rise and decline of the Hathaway family and their property. Here we learn about the story behind 'Shakespeare's Courting Chair.'
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500 Year Anniversary Celebration Panel - Work In Progress
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
Celebrate 500 years of Mary Arden's farm with the exciting new exhibition
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The Shakespeare Centre
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia Shakespeare's Birthplace
Nearly 100 years after the acquisition of William Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Birthplace Trust decided to build a Shakespeare Centre to house their growing collections.
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Reimagining Anne Hathaway - our latest artist collaboration
Explore Shakespeare Blogs
Our latest collaboration with artists Mick Manning and Brita Granström, an exclusive gift range featuring a striking new portrait of Anne Hathaway.
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Happy Birthday Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Birthday
Show us how you are celebrating or remembering Shakespeare's birthday by tagging us or using the hashtag #HappyBirthdayShakespeare
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Elizabeth Barnard
Explore Shakespeare Shakespedia William Shakespeare William Shakespeare’s Family
Learn about William Shakespeare's granddaughter.
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13. Shakespeare in Print
Explore Shakespeare Podcasts 60 Minutes with Shakespeare
In our podcast '60 Minutes with Shakespeare,' Laurie Maguire answers the question: were Shakespeare's plays published under his own name in his lifetime?