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Article #233: Stratford-Upon-Avon This is England at its Finest

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It was in 1196 that Stratford-upon-Avon a collection of medical paraphernalia.
was first granted the right to hold a Outside in the walled garden, you will
market and recognised as a town. Its name find varieties of herbs and trees used in
has become synonymous with its most medicines of the time.
famous son - William Shakespeare who was Holy Trinity
born here in 1564. Dating from the thirteenth century this
The town remains mostly unspoilt with is the final resting place of William
fine examples of Elizabethan buildings in Shakespeare. Alongside him rest his wife
a picturesque setting. The river Avon and daughter Susanna. If you happen to be
runs through this pretty town and the in Stratford on the Sunday closest to St.
marina harbours an array of brightly George's day you will witness a grand
coloured boats providing a holiday possession of people, including school
atmosphere to what has become the most children from Shakespeare's old school,
popular tourist attraction outside coming to honour him and lay flowers at
London. his grave.
Shakespeare's Birthplace Harvard House
Shakespeare was born of middle class There are many other attractions to
parentage and his home has been lovingly entice you to visit Stratford-Upon -Avon.
and authentically restored. It provides Harvard House may be of particular
an insight into life during the interest to American visitors. Amongst
Elizabethan period. The actual birth room the interesting exhibits you will find
has been recently refurbished revealing a the walking stick of Thomas Davis the
less austere look. Southern leader in the Civil war. This
The room is 'decorated' with some house was the home of John Harvard whose
interesting graffiti of the many famous legacy is that of Harvard University.
visitors. Robert Browning and Walter The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Scott are just two of the literary giants The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is the
that have scratched their names into the centre of activity for the royal
walls, ceilings and windows of this room. Shakespeare Company famous the world
Ann Hathaway's House over. The theatre was designed
At aged just 18, Shakespeare married Anne specifically for the performance of
Hathaway who was many years older than Shakespeare's plays. Set on the banks of
him. Ann lived in a house situated two the river Avon it is best viewed at night
miles from the centre of Stratford. It when floodlit. Here you will find many
was occupied by the Hathaway family up artefacts from the theatre on view and a
until 1892. Here you will be fascinated picture gallery of famous Shakespearian
by an Elizabethan kitchen and beautiful thespians.
English country garden. There is a seat A visit to Stratford will take you to the
by the great fire place where Shakespeare heart of the area known as the Cotswolds
is said to have sat whilst courting Ann. renowned for its rolling gentle hills and
Hall's Croft distinctive Cotswold stone buildings.
In 1607, Shakespeare's daughter Susanna, Steeped in history and folklore, dotted
married local physician Dr John Hall. with quaint villages and churches, dry
This impressive Tudor building was named stone walls and village greens, this is
after him. Here you will find a England at its finest. To quote the bard
collection of sixteenth and seventeenth himself, 'I like this place and could
century paintings and furnishings typical willingly waste my time in it.
of a middle class family. Also, there is






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