William Shakespeare House Museum
The William Shakespeare House Museum contains a rich collection of manuscripts, works published in Great Britain and other countries, and works on the life and work of Shakespeare.
The poet and playwright was born in a house on Hanley Street in 1564 and spent his childhood and youth there. The house is surrounded by a magnificent garden, which is so often found in the writer’s works. It is here that you can discover the world that shaped the personality of the great poet and playwright and find out what other outstanding writers such as Charles Dickens, John Keats, Walter Scott and Thomas Hardy think about this place and his work. For millions of Shakespeare fans around the world, this the house is a shrine.
· Mary Arden's House (Fig. 1 b)
This is a farmhouse that belonged to William Shakespeare's mother. The farm is located in the village of Wilmcote. Mary Arden's house reflects life in the 16th century and houses rare breeds of animals. Visitors can walk along the trails, discovering a rich world of fauna, observing, for example, the life of woodpeckers, rabbits, deer, etc.
Mary Arden Farm is a working farm. Every season there is something new to see and experience. While exploring the farm, it is recommended to stop at the boards describing daily activities.
· Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens (Fig. 1c)
The home of William Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway is another example of a Tudor farmhouse.
Hall's Croft
Another prime example of a Tudor style building. Hall's Croft is located in the old district of Stratford-upon-Avon and is believed to have belonged to Shakespeare's daughter Susanna and her husband John Hall.
New Place
New Place is a house in Stratford-upon-Avon, built at the end of the 15th century. Sir Hugh Clopton and acquired by Shakespeare in 1597. New Place was the second largest residential building in Stratford at the time, and it was where Shakespeare lived when he left London. He died here in 1616.
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b) Mary Arden's House |
c) Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens |
2) Walk through Shakespeare's historical London. Globus theatre"
The walk begins at Blackfriars tube station, which is on the north bank of the river. Blackfriars Bridge offers great views of the Bankside theater district, where Shakespeare lived.
One of the most popular places associated with William Shakespeare is the Globe. The modern theater is a reconstruction of the original building from 1599, built with funds from the Lord Chamberlain's Men troupe. The theater was destroyed in a fire in 1613, then restored, however, it existed only until 1642.
The modern Globus building was recreated based on descriptions and the remains of the foundation. The new building was located 200 meters from the original location. The theater reopened in 1997.
The Shakespeare Walk continues at the Rose Theatre, where the writer worked when he first arrived in London from Stratford-upon-Avon. "Rose" was built in 1587. It was the first theater to appear in Bankside and was also the main competitor of the Globe Theatre.
Next, we invite you to visit several historic London pubs that best convey the flavor of the capital from Shakespeare's time. Thus, the Anchor Inn pub is located near the Globe Theater, so it is not surprising that William Shakespeare was a frequent visitor to this establishment.
The famous poet was born in the picturesque Warwickshire town of Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1564. Today, this provincial English town is a place of pilgrimage for millions of Shakespeare fans who come to see the house where he was born, the church where he is buried, and the countryside that inspired his genius.
Then you will find a small flowering garden, where readings of monologues from Shakespeare's plays and theatrical performances are regularly held, and most importantly, the house where the great story began.
Behind the low ceilings and narrow corridors lies the real life of the 17th century; the workers of the house-museum are always happy to tell you about the nuances of life at that time and interesting details about the poet himself.
At one time, many famous colleagues of William came here: Thomas Hardy, , and others.
Returning to the city, you can continue your acquaintance with Shakespeare by visiting Holy Trinity Church, where the poet was baptized and where he was buried. Flowers are still regularly brought to the large gravestone.
Works in Stratford-upon-Avon Royal Shakespeare Theater, built, however, much later than the writer’s death. But this will not at all prevent you from enjoying a performance based on one of the playwright’s plays.
To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, the Royal Shakespeare Company has launched a new self-guided 'Traces of Shakespeare' tour. It offers a retracement of the famous playwright's route and includes eight of Stratford's historic sites.
Around 1592, after the birth of his children, William Shakespeare moved to London, which was destined to make him famous. His first production of Henry VI was staged at the Rose Theatre, the foundations of which were accidentally discovered in 1989 while workers were digging a foundation pit for an office building. Now the memorial plaque where the theater was located can be seen on the wall of house number 56 on Park Street.
The modern Globe, however, accurately reproduces Shakespeare's theater: the same shape, lack of a roof, and even the atmosphere at the performances - the stormy emotions of the audience, laughter and applause.
In July, a renovated house-museum will open on the site of New Place, where William will open as a family man. Archaeological excavations have yielded important discoveries, including part of Shakespeare's kitchen - with the playwright's 'oven' and 'refrigerator'.
In 1612, Shakespeare returned to Stratford-upon-Avon, where he died four years later, on the day of his birth.
How to get there: Stratford-upon-Avon can be reached by train from London (2-2.5 hours) or by car.
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William Shakespeare House Museum in Stratford-upon-Avon
The William Shakespeare House Museum in Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most famous and visited literary monuments in Great Britain. William Shakespeare was born in this house and spent the beginning of his life. The house belonged to his father, John, who became a successful Stratford businessman. John and Mary Shakespeare moved from nearby Snitterfield to Stratford in 1529 shortly after their marriage.
The city records of Stratford contain information that his family lived on Henley Street in 1552 and William Shakespeare was born in 1564. Based on these data, a conclusion was made about the writer’s birthplace.
The house remained in the possession of Shakespeare's descendants until the 19th century. The Shakespeare Birthday Committee took over the house on Henley Street in 1847 with financial and moral support from the public. An extensive project was created to restore the building. Initially, local materials were used in the construction of the house - oak beams from Erden Forest and bluestone from Wilmcot. Much stone, oak beams and fireplaces remain in place, and the house has been carefully furnished with Elizabethan furniture. The black and white, half timber façade of the house is believed to be as it was in Shakespeare's time.
The entrance to Shakespeare's house is located in the Visitor Center, which houses an extensive exhibition dedicated to the life and work of the great master. After this, the path to the building itself runs through the beautiful and well-groomed alleys of the garden.
The main exhibition tells the story of William Shakespeare's life, starting with a description of Stratford-upon-Avon, the market town in which the poet was born, and continuing with the story of the poet's family, education and marriage to Ann Hathaway.
The exhibition contains many original items, including a desk that was used in Shakespeare's time at Stratford Grammar School, as well as a first edition of the author's collected plays.
The living room served as a common family room. The four-poster bed is an exact replica of a 16th-century original. The presence of this type of bed indicated a family's wealth, and in Shakespeare's times it was often customary to use the ground floor drawing room as a guest bedroom. The walls of the living room are covered with brightly colored fabric, popular at the time, which served as an alternative to expensive tapestries. The paintings and fabrics in the house are exact copies of original wall paintings and fabrics from the 16th century. It is possible that the age-cracked stone floor in this room is genuine.
This is the room in which family members gathered together during meals. The table is set as for an ordinary dinner, with a pewter cutlery laid out on it. A large fireplace accommodates kitchen utensils and a spit for roasting meat over the fire. Pieces of furniture include a Gothic stool and bench, both from the 16th century. One of the wall hangings depicts the biblical scene of the return of the prodigal son, which is a copy of the original tapestry.
At the far end of the corridor that originally served as the main entrance to the house is Shakespeare's father's workshop. He made and sold high quality white leather products, most notably gloves, which were made from sheep, deerskin, or goatskin. The bales and baskets of wool are a reminder that John Shakespeare was a local wool merchant who had to travel to London to make trade deals. Guides dressed in period costume regularly give glove-making demonstrations in this room.
The rooms on the second floor served as bedrooms for family members. The walls of the first bedroom are decorated with a fabric with a striking black and white pattern known as “antique treatment” or Italian grotesque. The second room, which was also initially used as a bedroom, now houses an exhibition telling the story of the opening of the house-museum for tourists. Among the exhibits is a window on which tourists in the 19th century carved their names.
According to legend, the third room is the bedroom in which Shakespeare was born in 1564. The wall fabrics and draperies in this room are consistent with the 16th century originals. Below the main bed is a replica of a low bed on wheels, which was rolled out for children, servants or friends if necessary. The cradle, children's toys, bathtub and diapers for the newborn are exact copies of the originals from Shakespeare's time.
Stratford stands on the River Avon and is one of the oldest cities. The city is located in the heart of England. You won't see modern buildings there.
It attracts people not only because of its history and connection with William Shakespeare, but also because of its picturesque nature and quintessentially English character.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a small, cozy, typically English town on the river bank, where the great writer wrote and staged his first plays in the 15th century.
The William Shakespeare House Museum is one of the most famous and visited literary monuments in Great Britain. The writer was born in this house in 1564 and spent the beginning of his life.
The entrance to the house is located in the Visitor Center, which houses an extensive exhibition on the life of Shakespeare.
The Shakespeare House Museum consists of the writer's house, where he was born and spent his childhood, and the Shakespeare Center, which was built on the site of two neighboring houses.
After completing the inspection in the modern center, they are directed to Shakespeare’s house, to the main exhibition of the museum.
The transition from the first building to the house itself passes through the garden, where plants are planted that are mentioned in the works of the genius.
The rooms of Shakespeare's house are furnished according to typology; touching objects is prohibited. The role of caretakers and guide in each room is played by an actor dressed in period costume, who enters into communication with the viewer.
The atmosphere of Shakespeare's time has been restored in the house, including his father's workshop, the kitchen, his parents' bedroom with the playwright's cradle, etc. In the old days, visitors carved their names on the window panes of the small room where the great poet was born. The autographs of Walter Scott and the historian Thomas Carlyle have also been preserved. Inside the building is an exhibition of costumes for the BBC adaptations of Shakespeare's plays.
The museum belongs to The Shakespeare Birthplace trust, which bought Shakespeare's house and two wooden houses adjacent to it. In order to ensure the safety of the original Shakespeare house, both neighboring houses were demolished, on the site of which the Shakespeare Center was built in 1981 by the architect Laurence Williams.
The Harvard House was previously the home of Katherine Rogers - the mother of John Harvard - whose legacy made the establishment of the Harvard University Foundation possible. 
The house was built in 1596 and is a fine example of an Elizabethan town house.
The Swan Theatre, one of Stratford's three Theaters Royal, is located on the River Avon embankment. Built in 1986 on the foundations of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. During the construction, architectural elements of Shakespeare's contemporary theaters were used. 
“The Swan” was conceived as a platform for staging plays of the Renaissance and Restoration eras, which are little in demand in modern theater, but in recent years its repertoire has expanded significantly and now includes productions of works of late classics, as well as plays by modern authors. 
The Swan Theater is modeled after the Elizabethan Theatre.
The monument to Shakespeare in his hometown is interestingly designed. 
The genius of the pen sits in the center, and the heroes of his creations are located at equidistant corners. 
To be or not to be 
Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. The play, loosely based on the story of the real-life Macbeth, King of Scots, is often presented as an archetypal story about the dangers of excessive lust for power and betrayal of friends.
Lady Macbeth is plagued by conscience - in a famous scene in the play, she sleepwalks and tries to wash imaginary blood from her hands, all the while talking about some terrible things. 
An excursion boat departs from the pier near the park every hour; the ride time around the city is 40 minutes. 
In which he was born, grew up and is buried there.
In this part I will tell and show you the house where the great writer was born and raised.
1. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in the family of a merchant. William's father sold wool and gloves, which was considered a good business at that time. Shakespeare House:
2. The house is located on one of the main streets of Stratford, now it houses the William Shakespeare Museum:
3. Right opposite the house-museum there is an excellent milk cafe, they make excellent milkshakes:
4. Stylized chairs made from milk flasks. Original:
5. It was +30 outside. Do you recognize who it is?
6. Let's go to the house-museum:
7. Here is the entire Shakespeare family, starting from father and mother. As you can see, together with William there were 8 children in the family. Then Ulyam’s wedding with Anna Hathaway at the age of 18 and from their marriage two daughters and a son were born, who died at the age of 11. Then see for yourself, the result is sad. The Shakespeare line is over:
8. The first book in which Shakespeare’s work was first published:
9. Here are the events that took place in this house:
10. Entrance from the yard to the house:
11. There is a garden in the courtyard:
13. This bed is on the first floor near the entrance. William's parents put it here to show guests how well they live. After the wedding, Ulyam and Anna lived here:
18. Chest:
19. Father Ulyam's workshop. As already mentioned, my father was involved in gloves and wool. Apparently there was a small production here:
21. Costumed employees of the house-museum tell the secrets of those times:
22. Quite emotional:
23. Tools:
24. We go up to the second floor.
25. William Shakespeare’s parents and small children lived here:
26. Children's bed. The children slept across here, because... There wasn't enough room for everyone. The bed on the first floor was untouchable:
27. Parent's bedroom. William Shakespeare was born here. On the left you can see a small cradle for a baby:
28. When the child grew out of the cradle, he was placed in this niche, which extended from the parent’s bed:
29. Convenient?!
30. Clothes:
31. Shoes:
32. Steep stairs down:
33. Apparently this is a kitchen:
34. Another fireplace:
35. This concludes my acquaintance with the house:
36. In the next part about Stratford-upon-Avon I will show the town:
37. With approximately the following streets:
In the next part we will take a ride on a motor boat along the Avon River and go to the Church, where we will see the grave of William Shakespeare.
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