Tag: Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust
Opening of Shakespeare’s New Place postponed as floods delay project
The Trust said that torrential rainfall in recent weeks has made it impossible for groundwork to be completed as planned, and this has in turn delayed installation of the new garden on the footprint of Shakespeare’s family… Read more
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust launches online collection with 10,000 bard-related images
The new site offers free access to over 10,000 images of objects, documents and photographs of productions opening up access to an extraordinary range of material cared for by the Trust. As an online resource, the website holds detailed information and… Read more
Shakespeare’s home to be transformed into major new heritage landmark in Stratford-upon-Avon
In July 2016 the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will open a fresh chapter in the story of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon with the transformation of the historic New Place site, which was home to Shakespeare and his family for 19 years during… Read more
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom to open to the public for first time in April 2016 following £1.4m restoration
William Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon Avon is currently undergoing a substantial restoration programme funded by the HLF and is will open to the public next April in time for the 400th anniversary celebrations Work began on the Grade… Read more