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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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Finding Shakespeare’s Forest of Arden

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Even during Shakespeare’s lifetime, the ancient Forest of  Arden was in decline, and I’ve always undertood that all remnants of the forest were long gone, cleared in order to make way for the expansion of human habitation and agriculture. When … Continue reading →

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Barren winter and the seasons’ difference

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Until a few days ago it looked as if we were getting the “hot January” which Beatrice claims to be so unlikely, the weather has been so mild.  On a country walk near Stratford last week we cast off scarves … Continue reading →

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