Project - Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

No. 3 - 6 Exploring Stratford-upon-Avon.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE in Holy Trinity Church.

 

Inscribed on William Shakespeare's Grave:

 

GOOD FREND FOR IESVS SAKE FORBEARE,

TO DIGG THE DVST ENCLOASED HEARE.

BLESE BE YE MAN TY SPARES THES STONES

AND CVRST BE HE TY MOVES MY BONES.

 

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The 'curse' on Shakespeare's grave.

Such epitaphs were not uncommon.

 

Note:

The magnificent nediaeval floor tiles in the background.

 

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Taken on

September 18, 2007 at 14:17 BST

Done