Shakespeare Center, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has mushroomed quite a bit since 1847 when the Trust acquired the Shakespeare Birthplace. The Trust was initially housed in the Birthplace but it soon began to acquire "stuff". Shakespeare related books, documents and manuscripts forced the Trust to successively move to other buildings close by.
By the late 1950s it was evident to all that an entirely new building was necessary. The focus would be on simplicity, with purpose connected to individual functions of different parts of the building. The building was officially opened on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth.
The Shakespeare Centre is used as a study center, public exhibition space, staff offices' library, archives and a reading room. below ground level there are safe rooms and climate controlled storage spaces.
The Centre will serve the administrative concerns of the staff and it is a center for Shakespeare studies. The Centre also has a Shakespeare-themed gift shop.
By the late 1950s it was evident to all that an entirely new building was necessary. The focus would be on simplicity, with purpose connected to individual functions of different parts of the building. The building was officially opened on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth.
The Shakespeare Centre is used as a study center, public exhibition space, staff offices' library, archives and a reading room. below ground level there are safe rooms and climate controlled storage spaces.
The Centre will serve the administrative concerns of the staff and it is a center for Shakespeare studies. The Centre also has a Shakespeare-themed gift shop.
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Sight Name: Shakespeare Center
Sight Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England (See walking tours in Stratford-upon-Avon)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England (See walking tours in Stratford-upon-Avon)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Create Your Own Walk in Stratford-upon-Avon
Creating your own self-guided walk in Stratford-upon-Avon is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Tudor Houses Walking Tour
The first thing that strikes one walking across the medieval center of Stratford-Upon-Avon is the abundance of timber-framed Tudor houses. Their most notable feature, often combined with an overhanging upper story, is an exposed wooden framework; the rest is typically filled with brick, plaster or wattle-and-daub.
Many of these buildings have been kept in their original state, notably the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Many of these buildings have been kept in their original state, notably the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
William Shakespeare Walking Tour
The picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of William Shakespeare. Indeed, Shakespeare's hometown is where he was born and also where he passed away on the same day (23 April) 52 years later.
Many period locations in town, related to his and his family's life, are preserved as Britain's national heritage and visited by millions of people every year in a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Many period locations in town, related to his and his family's life, are preserved as Britain's national heritage and visited by millions of people every year in a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Stratford-upon-Avon Introduction Walking Tour
"Strat" is an Old English term derived from the Latin "Stratum", the word for street. A "ford" is a section of a stream where a crossing may be made. "Avon" is Celtic for river. Put them all together with links like a sausage and you have Stratford-upon-Avon. The ford actually exists. It is now marked by Clopton Bridge.
Primal Stratford was established by... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Primal Stratford was established by... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles