Monday, May 21, 2012

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Stratford upon avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare. When we had a car a couple of weekends ago we decided it would be a nice day trip. Neither one of us are big Shakespeare's fans, but we do appreciate his work and the history surrounding him.


This is the front of his house, Shakespeare and his seven other brothers and sisters lived in this house. It actually seems like a he was from a wealthy family.

The back of the house and the garden

There were actors outside the house doing pieces from Shakespeares' plays.

 The surrounding town of Stratford Upon Avon was so cute.  A local Shakespearean pub.


 

Apartments you could live in.

In the town of Straford Upon Avon there are five different places that are linked to Shakespeare. We only visited two of the houses, but we have tickets that we can use for up to a year. So I am sure we will be back.

We also went to Shakespeare's daughters house. She married the local doctor and was also very wealthy.  In the garden with the house in the back. 



Me and the the cherry tree


We walked to the church were Shakespeare was buried

the church yard


inside the church
the organ was amazing.

Grave of William Shakespeare buried right by the alter with his wife.



We also walked along the Avon river which was so beautiful.

Row boats with names of women from Shakespeare's plays.


A living staute of Shakespeare himself.



We had a lovely day!

1 comment:

Ashley said...

SO cool! The history is amazing!