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The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: visit to Charlecote, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: visit to Charlecote, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: visit to Charlecote, 1864. Celebrating the tercentenary of William Shakespeare's birth. View of '...the famous mansion of Charlecote, visited by many hundreds of people on this occasion'. Shakespeare was said to have poached rabbits and deer in the park as a young man, and to have been brought before the magistrates. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step back in time to June 1864 and join the revelry at Charlecote Hall as thousands of people flock to celebrate the tercentenary of William Shakespeare's birth. This stunning black-and-white photograph, published in The Illustrated London News, captures the grandeur of this historic event. As visitors stroll through the picturesque grounds, they are surrounded by lush greenery and majestic architecture - a perfect backdrop for commemorating one of literature's greatest minds.
Note the fashionable attire worn by both men and women, with crinolines and hoop skirts adding a touch of elegance to their outfits. The atmosphere is lively, with people from all walks of life gathered together to pay tribute to Shakespeare's enduring legacy.
For those familiar with Stratford-upon-Avon, this visitation may evoke memories of the Bard's own youthful escapades in Charlecote Park - where he was said to have poached rabbits and deer before being brought before the magistrates. Today, however, it is a celebration rather than a reprimand.
This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our shared cultural heritage and the enduring power of Shakespeare's works to bring people together.
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