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Heritage Open Days 2016

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sylvia Morris

Thursday 8-Sunday 11 September are once again the annual Heritage Open Days when historic venues open their doors to the public, free of charge. Sometimes they put on special events in spaces that open regularly, but the real pleasure of … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Waterloo: a Shakespeare connection

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

2015 is a good year for centenaries. 800 years on, Magna Carta is probably the most important of these, and towards the end of October we’ll be celebrating 600 years since the great victory of Agincourt. Both of these have … Continue reading →

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“The best bit of Shakespeareana ever penned” Washington Irving and Stratford

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

3rd April 1783 was the birthday of the great American writer Washington Irving,  one of the first tourists to Stratford-upon-Avon to describe his visit in detail. While living in England he made several visits to the town to see the sites … Continue reading →

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