Rare Photo of Shakespeare's Fireplace

 Stratford-upon-Avon ~ February 17, 2010

Shakespeare House

It's a nice old back plate and a cozy setting, but the real reason this may be a rare photo is because it's illegal. The moment after I took it, I was scolded and asked to put my camera away. We had just come in from the drizzly cold by the back door tourist entrance and entered the second building on the property where William Shakespeare was born. I guess somebody was worried that I could sell this picture for a lot of money. Or maybe they just wanted me to spend my pounds in the souvenir shop, which I did anyway. What do you think? 

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Alter Ego?

Stratford-upon-Avon, England ~ February 17, 2010

Shakespeare's Birthplace

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Half-timbered Tudor

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England ~ February 17, 2010

Garrick Inn

Stratford-upon-Avon is known not only as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, but also for its remarkable half-timbered buildings. The Garrick Inn pub probably dates from the mid 1500s, depending on who you read.

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Taxi Rank

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In Case You Forget . . .

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Old Pub Dog, 1595

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Garrick Inn

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Where William was Born

Stratford-upon-Avon ~ February 17, 2010

This is the rear of the house where William Shakespeare was born (birthdate unknown, baptized 1564). A tour allows visitors to walk through the somewhat-renovated home and meet a few actors in costume who tell about the history and answer questions. I thought it was quite fun, although I would like to have been able to take photos inside.

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