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In 2017 we visited the birth home of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. These are a few of the pictures I took at this house.
Replica of the bed where Shakespeare was born 
Another bedroom with interesting wall paper 
Shakespeare’s father was a glovemaker 
Kitchen 
Window signed by famous authors including Charles Dickens.
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Makes me wish we had been neighbors! Love it, thanks, Robbie.
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I loved this trip, Annette. A really wonderful memory.
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I love these photos, such history! I’ve seen ropes around bedframes before. I wonder if that is an old construction technique or if it’s something added later to preserve the stability of the antique furniture.
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I assumed the ropes were there to stop people sitting or lying down on the furniture. People do the strangest things in museums and cause damage. I’m glad you enjoyed these pictures.
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I’ve always wanted to see his home in person. Great photos.
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Hi Staci, this is where Shakespeare was born and lived some of his younger years. Last week I posted about his mother’s farm where I believe he spent time during the plague years. We also visited the house where his wife grew up. We didn’t visit his grave or the house he retired too.
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Still a great tour, though.
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I have yet to visit Stratford-upon-Avon. Love the pictures!
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It is a marvelous place to visit and we missed a few great places because we had limited time.
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A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon would definitely be a pilgrimage! Was there a room with his writing desk/table?
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Not his desk, this was his parents home. His father was a glovemaker. We didn’t go to the house he lived in before he died, unfortunately. My fault, I tour to slowly [smile].
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Oops, that was my bad of not paying close enough attention! I love seeing the actual desk and work set-up where famous writers created their masterpieces, so that’s what was in my head.
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Yes, I imagine his desk is at the home he retired in. Sadly, we didn’t get to that one. Have you seen the portable writing desks the Bronte sisters used?
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I think I’ve seen photos of them, yes. I did get to see Hemingway’s writing desk in Key West when we lived in Florida. He wrote standing up.
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I spent so much time looking at the Bronte museum, my family disappeared without me.
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My husband has a tendency to do that when I insist on reading every placard in the museum.
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Ha, we are kindred spirits, Liz. I even take pictures of the placards so I can re-read them when I look back at the photographs.
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That must have been a fascinating tour, Robbie. I’m so glad you included the interior photos. I love looking back in time to see how people lived and the furniture that they had.
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I find historical places completely fascinating, Dan. In South Africa, there isn’t that many places where you can see much but you can hear a lot of your find the right people.
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Fascinating to see how they lived back then – thanks for the tour Robbie!
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It is interesting, John. Visiting Shakespeare’s home is quite an experience because of his fame. There is something wonderful about seeing this house and its contents.
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Robbie, just ordered your book from Amazon – it arrives tomorrow…can’t wait!
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Hi John, thank you, I hope you enjoy it. Amazon is quick in the USA. My orders are couriered and it still takes 10 days.
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I ordered today and it will be here tomorrow1. Will read and review soon!
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Wonderful shots, Robbie. I love the window!
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Absolutely lovely, Robbie. I bet The Shakespearian home was never that clean 💜💜
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Wonderful photos Robbie! I’ve seen pics of the outside before, but not the inside. And I love the doors with the autographs!
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Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing. Your adventures and photos allow us to travel with you! 🙂
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This is a most excellent post, Robbie. Your photos captured the beauty and history of his location. Every step has history, ever room holds many conversations. What surprised me most was finding the bust of Rabindranath Tagore in the garden. But somehow is seemed a perfect location. https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/blogs/bust-tagore-shakespeares-birthplace/. I love tagging along on your many adventures. So much fun!
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Hi Rebecca, I am glad you are enjoying my pictures. Next week we will be back in South Africa and visiting Ghost Mountain. Thank you for this link … going over now.
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I am looking forward to next week!!!
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The information about the bust is very interesting.
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What an amazing place to visit. I never knew there was a window that was signed by famous authors. Thank you for the vicarious tour, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Mark. I didn’t know either until we visited. It was quite interesting examining the signatures.
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I’d love to visit his house – it looks quite impressive. Around us, a house like that would go for several million dollars. Love the signed window!
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Really, that is a lot of money. The houses in South Africa tend to be quite big.
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It’s hard to say, but I think the average American house is about 1,600 square feet, whereas the average new home is about 2,500 square feet.
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Okay, that is 150 square metres according to Google. Our house is 450 square metres. It is bigger than average because this was the original old farmhouse.
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that is a big house you’ve got!
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Yes, lots of place for books, but even so I’ve run out [wink].
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that doesn’t surprise me 🙂
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I’m ashamed to say I haven’t been to Stratford since going on a school trip (probably just a little after Queen Victoria’s reign). Lovely photos!
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Haha, I’m sure it’s not quite that far back, Mike. It is a fascinating place to visit.
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Well, maybe not THAT long ago; but long enough! Happy memories, though. But I must return!
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AWESOME! Thanks for sharing, Robbie. ❤ xo
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It is a wonderful place to visit, Bette. Bursting with history.
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Just like I pictured it. (K)
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The wall paper was very interesting, Kerfe, a different one in every room. The wood work on the exterior of this house is also very attractive, I think.
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I agree. A lot of attention to detail.
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Thanks for taking us with you.
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It is my pleasure, Teresa.
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Pretty amazing to think that Shakespeare and Dickens were in the same house, though obviously not at the same time.
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Yes, it is pretty amazing. The English have always revered their writers and authors it seems.
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I like these, Robbie. I’ve never been to England but have always been interested in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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My pleasure, Barbara, it was an excellent trip and very memorable.
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We saw William Shakespeare’s birth home from a distance but didn’t have time to visit. What a great place to visit. I’m glad you were there, Robbie! 🙂
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I really enjoyed visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, Miriam. It was a bit of a pilgrimage.
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Hi Robbie, the link is not live yet.
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Makes me wonder if young William caught grasshoppers on that lawn.
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Maybe, Patricia. I read somewhere that he didn’t get out much as a lad because of the Black Plague. A bit like now …
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I am starting to believe English houses are the most charming ever!
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Lucky you. I’d love to visit there one day. I did visit Dickens’s house in London. 🙂
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I have not yet visited Dickens’ house, Norah. We had intended to go there last year.
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So many things to do post-Covid. Bring it on!
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Such history. Thanks for sharing.
Pat
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I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
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