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Teaching Philosophy
Education
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Learning and Participation team bring the past into dialogue with the present, leading to a deeper understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare’s place in history, his works on the page and his plays in performance.
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The Big Week!
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It is finally here, the 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare's death - and this week has been a particularly busy one!
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David Garrick
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David Garrick was a celebrated Shakespearian actor and playwright, and was responsible for putting Stratford-upon-Avon on the map with his Shakespeare Jubilee
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Aistriú na Soinéad go Gaeilge: Saothar Grá! Translating the Sonnets to Irish: A Labour of Love
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Muiris Sionóid gives us an insight into the art of translating Shakespeare's sonnets into Irish and shares with us his deep love of words. His translations are held at the Shakespeare Library and Archive.
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The Food of Love
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Music, in William Shakespeare's day, was believed to be a genuine substance that could pierce one's soul and decisively enhance emotions - particularly that of love... for better or for worse.
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'What, ladybird!'
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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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Sir George Carew
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Sir George Carew was a prominent figure in Shakespeare's Stratford, and owned New Place before it was purchased by Shakespeare himself.
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The Wonder of Archives
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In the run-up to International Volunteer Day on 5th December we have been asking our volunteers to talk about their work.
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A Life In Pictures
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We were delighted to welcome Terry Silk back to the Shakespeare Centre recently, to reflect on his involvement in building the centre in 1964.
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New Learning and Community Hub One Step Closer with Change of Use Permission Granted
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Update on the new Learning and Community Hub in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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‘An office to the dead’: Recognising Collaboration in the First Folio
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Dr Darren Freebury-Jones writes on recognising collaboration in the First Folio
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The GAP Arts Summer Residencies - Silk and Stories by Hassan Rahmani
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The second blog in our series about our GAP arts summer residency.
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Key Stage 3 & 4
Education Schools and CPD
Browse fun and interactive Shakespeare workshops for Key Stages 3 and 4 from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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This book belongs to: bookplates in the SBT Library
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Mareike Doleschal introduces a selection of bookplates belonging to previous owners of the Trust's early printed books.
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A programme of free online talks with people engaged in Shakespeare-related research
Education Research & Scholars
A programme of free online talks hosted by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Here We Go Round the Mulberry Tree
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Mulberry wood pops up frequently in our Collections. Ever wondered why? Roz Sklar talks about the relation between William Shakespeare and the mulberry tree.
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The Legacy of Ira Aldridge
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Ira Aldridge was largely forgotten after his death but is becoming more well-known once more
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1664 – Folios and Portraits
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1664 marked one hundred years since Shakespeare was born. During this time, the Civil War had ended, the theatres had been reopened, and the Third Folio was published.
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Pestilence and playwright
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Exploring some of the references to plague in Shakespeare’s works
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Audiences Invited to Make New Cherished Memories as Mary Arden’s Farm Community Days Announced for 2025
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Audiences Invited to Make New Cherished Memories as Mary Arden’s Farm Community Days Announced for 2025