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The Destruction of the First Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

This week sees the 100th anniversary of one of the most dramatic events in Stratford, the destruction by fire of the original Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on 6 March 1926. The Shakespeare Institute Library in Stratford has an exhibition about the … Continue reading

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Stratford’s French connection: the Gower Memorial

For Bastille Day, a post about a much-loved monument that originated in France. If you’ve ever visited Stratford-upon-Avon the chances are you’ve seen the Gower Memorial, even if only from the window of a bus. It now sits alongside the main … Continue reading

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