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The Complete Shakespeare

Shakespeare`s Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, with a programme of last nights (july 26th) Performance of Henry VI in the Courtyard Theatre, with the lead role being played by Chuk Iwuji.

The Royal Shakespeare Company are staging the Complete Works of the Bard in 2007 -08.

 

William Shakespeare

Born (1564) and died (1616) on the same date - 23rd April

 

The house in which Shakespeare was born is possibly the most famous and most visited literary landmark in Britain.

The house originally belonged to William Shakespeare's father John, who became a successful Stratford businessman. John & Mary Shakespeare moved from nearby Snitterfield to Stratford in 1529, shortly after getting married. It is known from Stratford records that the Shakespeare family were residing in Henley street by 1552 and that William Shakespeare was born in 1564. It is assumed from this collection of dates that this building in Henley Street was William Shakespeare's Birthplace.

 

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