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There are 5 properties in Stratford-Upon-Avon linked to the life of William Shakespeare. These houses are kept just the way they would have been during Shakespeare's life giving an interesting insight into what life would have been like in 16th century Britain. The houses are maintained by a charitable trust who are responsible for maintaining and preserving this heritage of William Shakespeare for generations to come. The links below will give you an idea of what to expect when you visit each of the houses along with useful information such as admission prices and opening times. The other important period property looked after by the trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon is Harvard House. Harvard House, which dates back to 1596, was the home of Katherine Rogers the mother of John Harvard whose bequest made possible the founding of Harvard University. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent charity and receives no external funding. they rely entirely on the support of the visitors to allow them to continue offering a wide range of public events and learning opportunities, as well as caring for the five Shakespeare Houses and Gardens in and around Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-Upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Houses
Shakespeare's birthplace is undoubtedly one of the most visited tourist attractions in Stratford and is one of the jewels in the crown of the Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust. The trust are a registered charity who own and care for five houses all connected with William Shakespeare and his family and who keep these properties open to the public.
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Nash's HouseNash's House and New Place
Chapel Street
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6EP
Phone: 01925 292325
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Nash's house and New Place are situated on Chapel street in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon opposite the Guild Chapel.
Nash's house was owned by the first husband of Shakespeare's grandaughter Sir Thomas Nash. The house is next to the site of Shakespeare's last residence in Stratford, called New Place. Shakespeare lived in New Place from 1597 until his death in 1616. New Place was an impressive…
Hall's Croft was built in 1613 and was home to Shakespeare's eldest daughter Susanna and her husband Dr John Hall before they moved to New Place on Shakespeare's death. The house provdes an interesting insight into how the comparitively wealth lived in those times. Most of the potraits and furniture date from the 17th centrury and create a real atmosphere when you walk around this home from a bygo…
Mary Arden's HouseStation Road
Wilmcote
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 9UN
Phone: 01789 293455
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Built in 1514 my Mary's grandfather Robert Arden Mary Arden's house was the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden.
Now owned and ran by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust the house forms part of an attraction that includes a large farmhouse named Palmer's farm which was actually originally believed to have been Mary Arden's house before further investiagation discovered that this was n…
Discover this wonderful character thatched cottage that was the pre-marital home of Shakespeare's wife located about a mile outside of Stratford in the village of Shottery.
The House
The world famous Anne Hathaway's Cottage is situated in Shottery 1 mile from Stratford-upon-Avon and was the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife and has been a pilgrimage for visitors for centuries. The young Shak…
Harvard House is an elegant example of an Elizabethan town house and was once home to Katherine Rogers mother of John Harvard the founder of Harvard University. Harvard House is also the home of the British Pewter museum.
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