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Shakespeare's Poems

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Learn about Shakespeare's famous sonnets and other poems

Shakespeare’s Patrons: Henry Wriothesley

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Who were William Shakespeare’s patrons? Find out about one of them: Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton. His portrait can be found in our Collections.

Music Inspired by Shakespeare: Cobweb, Moth and Mustardseed

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Peter Knight, renowned musician and composer, writes music inspired by the walk of and around Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Gardens. Listen to some soundsamples, and read about his process of writing this album.

Shakespeare in 100 Objects: Quill pen

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Read about this iconic writing tool, often closely associated with Shakespeare himself

Shakespeare et les traducteurs or: Shakespeare in French

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To celebrate Bastille Day, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Digitisation Officer Andrew Thomas explores French translations held in the Trust's library collection.

For the Love of Shakespeare – A Teenager’s Story

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Tara Stankovic, a Serbian teenager with a love of Shakespeare, designed a housewarming card for Shakespeare's New Place and won a visit to the Trust.

Letters from Our Volunteers: Ged's Story at New Place

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Learn about Ged's experience volunteering at Shakespeare's New Place, and find out more about "The Mad Hatter's Club" that is turning up at New Place.