I recently went to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit the birthplace of my favourite writer William Shakespeare. The building is located in very close proximity to the town centre, which boasts several good pubs and shops. Upon entering and paying the entry fee, we walked through to a dark room which had a very good video about Shakespeare and the famous films of his plays. Then, we were ushered through a lovely Elizabethan-style garden and into the house itself. Anne Hathaway’s cottage was delightful and the whole experience was extremely pleasing. If you are able to go to Stratford-upon-Avon -go! It’s amazing!
William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest writer of all time, was born on this day, the 23rd of April, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Whether people consciously like Shakespeare or not, the plots he wrote are seen often in films and stage plays. "Come, gentlemen, I hope we shall drink down all unkindness."…
Although set only a few years before the seventeenth century, Hamnet is well worth a review on this website. It has been an enormously successful novel and I was intrigued about it since I first heard about it. As many know, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, married…
Not one writer has touched my heart and satiated my intellect as William Shakespeare has. Since I was a little girl, I have loved his sonnets, his plays, his themes, and the emotional resonance of them all. I am proud to say I've read the Complete Works entirely at least…
I went to Shakespeare’s house many years ago as a teenager with my Mum. I would like to go again one day. What struck me about it then and still sticks in my mind was the nice atmosphere of the house- warm and friendly.
I went to Shakespeare’s house many years ago as a teenager with my Mum. I would like to go again one day. What struck me about it then and still sticks in my mind was the nice atmosphere of the house- warm and friendly.