Stratford Upon Avon Collection (#4)

County of Warwick by William Smith, c. 1600 (after Saxton, c. 1574)
`WARWICI COMITATVS DESCRIPTIO. Quan primus aeditit Christophorus Saxton. Anno 1576. Nunc de integro correcta. aucta. et restituta. Cui adduntur (praeter 60)

County Map of Warwickshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Birthplace of William Shakespeare (colour engraving)
1730085 Birthplace of William Shakespeare (colour engraving) by English School; (add.info.: Maison natale de William Shakespeare (1564-1616) a Stratford-upon-Avon

Bookmark commemorating the tercentenary of the birth of William Shakespeare, 1864 (silk)
7153909 Bookmark commemorating the tercentenary of the birth of William Shakespeare, 1864 (silk) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young Shakspeare in the shape of a School-boy (engraving)
7183183 A young Shakspeare in the shape of a School-boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Shakspeare in the shape of a School-boy)

Shakespeare: Bust and birthplace (engraving)
7168697 Shakespeare: Bust and birthplace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust and birthplace)

The House in which Shakspeare was born (engraving)
7183184 The House in which Shakspeare was born (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House in which Shakspeare was born)

Messrs Benjamin Winstone and Sons Works, Stratford (engraving)
7161772 Messrs Benjamin Winstone and Sons Works, Stratford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Benjamin Winstone and Sons Works, Stratford)

Great Eastern Railway junctions at Stratford, London (litho)
7201172 Great Eastern Railway junctions at Stratford, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eastern Railway junctions at Stratford, London)

Maison anglaise du XVIe siecle, a Stratford (engraving)
7179780 Maison anglaise du XVIe siecle, a Stratford (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison anglaise du XVIe siecle, a Stratford)

Miss Beatrice Lamb, the "Rosalind"and "Hermione"of the Recent Shakespeare Memorial Performances by
7167553 Miss Beatrice Lamb, the " Rosalind" and " Hermione" of the Recent Shakespeare Memorial Performances by Mr Ben Greets Company at Stratford-on-Avon (b/w photo)

Stratford on Avon Station, Warwickshire, 1956
A view of Stratford on Avon station in Warwickshire, taken 29th April 1956 from the road bridge overlooking the platforms while two trains are waiting at the station

Locomotive No. 6863 at Stratford on Avon
A view of locomotive number 6863 and 10 coaches passing through Stratford on Avon. Loco no. 5311 is in the running loop with goods wagons in the background on the left

Loco No. 6435 at Stratford on Avon Station, 1965
A view of newly restored locomotive number 6435 at Stratford on Avon on 24th April 1965 with many enthusiasts gathered to see its return from Totnes where it has been repainted in the green livery

Stratford on Avon Station, 1959
A view of Stratford on Avon station on 29th August 1959, taken looking towards Birmingham. A GWR diesel railcar is at the platform

Stratford on Avon Station, 1956
A view of Stratford on Avon station taken on 15th September 1956 from the platform, showing the nameboard and covered footbridge

Stratford on Avon Station, 1973
A view of Stratford on Avon station on 10th June 1973, taken facing Birmingham. The image shows lots of passengers waiting on the platforms and the covered footbridge at the far end of the station

The Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, North Side (engraving)
5216248 The Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, North Side (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of the Holy Trinity)

Chancel of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, showing the Monument of William Shakspeare (engraving)
5216241 Chancel of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, showing the Monument of William Shakspeare (engraving) by English School

"I, not I, never gave you aught (Hamlet), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare
3435437 " I, not I, never gave you aught (Hamlet), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

Cowards die many times before their deaths: The valiant never taste of death but
3435435 Cowards die many times before their deaths: The valiant never taste of death but once" (Julius Caesar), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd

"The tree yields bad fruit"(As You Like It), from The Complete Works of
3435425 " The tree yields bad fruit" (As You Like It), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

"Plead you to me, fair dame? I know you not. "(The Comedy of Errors)
3435423 " Plead you to me, fair dame? I know you not." (The Comedy of Errors), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd

"What is t? a spirit?"(The Tempest), from The Complete Works of
3435422 " What is t? a spirit?" (The Tempest), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

The Ancient Charnel House, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
1217403 The Ancient Charnel House, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (watercolour over indications in graphite, touched with the reed pen) by Girtin

Anne Hathaways Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942837 Anne Hathaways Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway (1555/56-1623)

Three views of Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon (chromolitho)
961133 Three views of Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three views of Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon)

Memorial theatre from the river (chromolitho)
961132 Memorial theatre from the river (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial theatre from the river)

Stratford-upon-Avon and Holy Trinity Church (chromolitho)
961129 Stratford-upon-Avon and Holy Trinity Church (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-upon-Avon and Holy Trinity Church)

Shakespeares Knott Garden and New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon (colour litho)
726222 Shakespeares Knott Garden and New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Knott Garden and New Place)

Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b / w photo)
3094987 Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace)

William Shakespeare and his birthplace (colour litho)
3094401 William Shakespeare and his birthplace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare and his birthplace)

Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon (b / w photo)
3093876 Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Wilmcote, Mary Ardens Farm, Warwickshire, England
Wilmcote, Mary Ardens House or Farm, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: circa 1920s

Shakespeare Memorial Fountain, Stratford-upon-Avon (colour photo)
3091246 Shakespeare Memorial Fountain, Stratford-upon-Avon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare Memorial Fountain, Stratford-upon-Avon)

In Shaksperes Land, Anne Hathaways Cottage at Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon (chromolitho)
1107947 In Shaksperes Land, Anne Hathaways Cottage at Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon (chromolitho) by Coleman, William Stephen (1829-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Shaksperes Land)

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Date: 1953

Birthroom, Shakespeares House, Stratford upon Avon. Postcard sent in 1913
660616 Birthroom, Shakespeares House, Stratford upon Avon. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Stratford on Avon
LLM455189 Stratford on Avon by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford on Avon. Illustration from The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie)

"Come hither nurse. What is yond gentleman?"(Romeo and Juliet)
3435434 " Come hither nurse. What is yond gentleman?" (Romeo and Juliet), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (photo) by Holbein the Younger

"And what sayest thou then to my love?"(King Henry V)
3435430 " And what sayest thou then to my love?" (King Henry V), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

"God for Harry! England and Saint George!"(King Henry V)
3435429 " God for Harry! England and Saint George!" (King Henry V), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

"Hubert, Hubert, throw thine eye on the young boy"(King John)
3435427 " Hubert, Hubert, throw thine eye on the young boy" (King John), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd

"How say you? My prisoner or my guest?"(The Winters Tale)
3435426 " How say you? My prisoner or my guest?" (The Winters Tale), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

Stratford-on-Avon, Shakespeare Jubilee in 1769 at the High Cross (colour litho)
3245381 Stratford-on-Avon, Shakespeare Jubilee in 1769 at the High Cross (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The boy who was to be immortal (litho)
976628 The boy who was to be immortal (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boy who was to be immortal. The schooldays of William Shakespeare)

Mary Ardens Cottage (chromolitho)
961134 Mary Ardens Cottage (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Ardens Cottage, the home of Shakespeares mother)

"O! never shall sun that morrow see"(MacBeth)
3435436 " O! never shall sun that morrow see" (MacBeth), from The Complete Works of Shakespeare published by George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1920s (colour litho) by Holbein the Younger

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Welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon, a charming town nestled in the heart of Warwickshire, England. This picturesque destination is renowned for its rich history and association with the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as you explore Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a quaint Tudor farmhouse that once served as the birthplace and childhood home of Shakespeare's future wife. Step back in time and witness the love story that blossomed within these walls. As you wander through this historic town, don't miss out on visiting Shakespeare's birthplace itself. This iconic house stands proudly as a testament to his legacy and offers an intimate glimpse into his early life. Feel inspired by walking in the footsteps of one of literature's most celebrated figures. Another notable landmark is Judith Quiney's home, which belonged to Shakespeare's beloved daughter. Discover her connection to her father’s work and gain insight into their family dynamics at this fascinating site. For theater enthusiasts, Stratford-upon-Avon boasts two remarkable venues: The Memorial Theatre and The New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. These stages have witnessed countless mesmerizing performances over the years, keeping alive the spirit of Shakespearean drama. Take a leisurely stroll along Bancroft Basin on Stratford-on-Avon Canal for breathtaking views of serene waters dotted with boats gently gliding by. Let your imagination run wild as you envision scenes from some of Shakespeare’s famous plays unfolding against this idyllic backdrop. Marvel at statues paying homage to literary icons such as Lady Macbeth and Hamlet himself while exploring Stratford upon Avon’s streets. These sculptures serve as reminders of how deeply ingrained Shakespearian culture is within every corner of this town. Stratford-upon-Avon truly encapsulates Europe’s charm with its quintessential English countryside setting amidst Warwickshire’s rolling hills.