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Stratford's War Memorial
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This week in the Reading Room we were visited by a couple researching the Stratford War Memorial and its different locations in the town.
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2015 in the Reading Room!
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At the close of 2015, our Reading Room reflects on all that has occurred over the past year.
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The Play's the Film
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As a graduate of Film Studies, Holly highlights the differences of viewer experiences of theatre in its various forms: from live attendance, fixed recordings of stage productions, and adaptations specific to the silver screen.
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Tasting Tudor Pancakes!
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For Shrove Tuesday, Jennifer Reid takes the opportunity to try out something special: Tudor pancakes!
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Life as an Intern
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Meet Sam, who's on a placement in our Marketing Department as part of his BA in English and Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham.
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The Third Annual Staff and Volunteer Exhibition: A Visit
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The Third Annual Staff and Volunteer Exhibition was launched on 1 February 2018, and will be at the Hall's Croft Cafe until late April. Take a peek into some of the inspirational works that are being presented.
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Give While You Shop
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Raise money for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, at no extra cost to you, when you shop online
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Artist in Residence: Carrie Reichardt
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Our artist in residence needs your help to create new artworks from old unwanted souvenirs
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Henry VI Part 3
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Henry VI Part 3. Find out more about how the house of York claims the throne and the fall of Henry
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The Winter's Tale
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, The Winter’s Tale. Find out more about the King's jealousy and false accusations against his wife that lead to her death
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Tibor Reich Around the Globe
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Manufactured in Stratford-upon-Avon, this cloth weaves a global story, providing insight into Afghanistan and Pakistan at an important moment in recent history.
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100 Years since the Charge at Huj
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‘The Charge at Huj’ is a print of the renowned painting by Lady Elizabeth Butler. The charge occurred on the 8th November 1917 - 100 years ago today.
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All's Well That Ends Well
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, All's Well That Ends Well. Find out more about the lengths a scorned bride will go to win the love of her husband
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Much Ado About Nothing
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Much Ado About Nothing. Find out more about the trials and tribulations of love, culminating in a shared wedding day
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Find out more about the comedy of events surrounding the marriage of Theseus & Hippolyta
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Ferdinand and Miranda
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Rethink the relationship behind Ferdinand and Miranda in William Shakespeare's 'Tempest'.
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An art nouveau poster of Ada Rehan
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Who was Ada Rehan, and what is her significance in relation to Shakespeare?
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Twelfth Night
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Twelfth Night. Find out more about the shipwreck that separates twins Viola and Sebastian and the resulting love story
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Julius Caesar
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Julius Caesar. Find out more about the tragedy, based on true events on the conspiracy against Caesar
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Macbeth
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Macbeth. Find out more about his desire to be King and the lengths that he and his wife will both go