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An obscure grave: did Shakespeare write the memorial verses at Tong?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

A couple of years ago I wrote a piece about the two epitaphs inscribed at the ends of  a tomb in the church in the village of Tong, Shropshire. I was intrigued by them, and by the tradition that the … Continue reading →

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Living monuments: Shakespeare’s epitaphs

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

I’d never heard of the little village of Tong and its church until recently when some visiting relatives mentioned its Shakespeare connections. So I paid a visit to this tiny village in Shropshire to find out more.  The church is sometimes … Continue reading →

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