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Stratford in November’s lockdown, 2020

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Sylvia Morris

November 2020 is drawing to a close in Stratford-upon-Avon, and although we haven’t yet experienced the cold of winter “when blood is nipped”, we have had enough rain for “ways [to] be foul”, as Shakespeare describes at the end of … Continue reading →

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Wordsworth, Shakespeare and nature in time of crisis

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Sylvia Morris

7 April 2020 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth. Since most of the world entered into lockdown, short walks have become our only distraction, and we have been taking more notice of the natural world. David … Continue reading →

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To move, astonish and delight mankind: Shakespeare at Stowe

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

With the extravagance of the Chelsea Flower Show behind us, and gardens and open spaces looking at their best, summer has finally started. Shakespeare has always been associated with nature, writing about flowers, plants and the English countryside.  So it’s surprising … Continue reading →

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