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Stratford-upon-Avon springing into action for the big day

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Sylvia Morris

The last few days in Stratford-upon-Avon have been warm and sunny, but with a chilly wind reminding us that winter’s not quite lost its grip yet. In anticipation of the big day on Saturday many preparations are in hand and it’s … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Shakespeare’s 451st birthday on both sides of the Atlantic

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

April is a special month for Shakespeare-lovers, as we celebrate both the birth and death of William Shakespeare in 1564 and 1616. The birthday is traditionally celebrated on the 23rd, three days before his baptism at Holy Trinity Church was … Continue reading →

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“The sweet of the year”: spring in Shakespeare’s Stratford

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Sylvia Morris

Shakespeare is famous for his knowledge of plants of all kinds, but especially flowers, and he particularly loved springtime. It’s one of the reasons why spring flowers are brought to lay on his grave in Holy Trinity Church on his birthday on … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare projects are launched

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

The week of Shakespeare’s Birthday is a good time for a launch, and the Shakespearean London Theatres project ShaLT is doing just that. The project aims, to quote the website, to ” increase public awareness of these sites and to … Continue reading →

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