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Stratford-Upon-Avon This is England at its Finest

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



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