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Shakespeare's hometown: Foolish men think themselves wise, and wise men think themselves foolish



Stratford-upon-Avon, located in Warwickshire, Central England, is a town famous for its deep association with William Shakespeare. The town is not only picturesque, but also has many stories and history related to Shakespeare.

# Mysterious tombstone
The photo below shows the baptismal font of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. A boy was born in Stratford on April 23, 1564, baptised in this altar three days later, and in the rest of his life wrote numerous classic works of literature, becoming a figure in the history of world literature.

52 years later, he returned to his roots and was buried here, becoming a place of worship for countless literature lovers around the world. His name: William Shakespeare.

This literary town full of English style. Shakespeare is everywhere. Road names are Romeo, William. Good day, few people, beautiful scenery, sunny day, clear water, breezes, is very comfortable, have not read Shakespeare's works pseudo Wen Qing is very touched.

It is a curious anecdote that later generations will relish the fact that Shakespeare died on the same date as his birth, April 23. In fact, this is only a theory, because the Holy Trinity Church records the date of baptism of infants, recorded Shakespeare's baptism date of April 26, according to the custom of the time, three days after the baby was born.

It is said that God could no longer endure the absence of Shakespeare in heaven and called to him on his 52nd birthday.

Stratford-upon-avon has its origins in the Saxon culture of medieval England (the name "straet-ford" indicates that it was a river crossing) and for many centuries it was little more than a small market town on the way to London. Even today, it has only 24,000 permanent residents.

# Shakespeare's birthplace

William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in a wooden house in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is now the museum of Shakespeare's birthplace. Visitors can see the environment in which Shakespeare grew up and learn about his early life. The house has preserved much of its 16th century furniture and decor, giving it a throwback to Elizabethan times.


# Anne Hathaway's Cottage

The childhood home of Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway is also a famous attraction. Anne Hathaway Cottage is a thatched-roofed farmhouse located in the village of Saltry, just outside Stratford. The well-preserved farmhouse displays many items from the 16th century, offering a glimpse into domestic life in Shakespeare's time.

# Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Stratford-upon-avon is also home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Located on the banks of the Avon River, the theatre is one of the world's most famous venues for Shakespeare's plays. Every year, Shakespeare lovers and visitors from all over the world gather here to see classic plays performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Now this once quiet town is famous worldwide for Shakespeare and has become a tourist destination. There are many century-old houses in the town, and Shakespeare's House is older than expected. Walk along the Avon River, light and quiet, suitable for a day trip!

Navigate to Cooper lot is a free parking lot, walk about 300 meters is the city hall, there are some tables and chairs in the square can rest, there seems to be a small market on weekdays. Around the hall is the rainbow walkway, and then walk about 600 meters to the Shakespearean Gardens, the garden environment is very good, the light in the small pavilion is very good, super film! Next to the garden is the court house.

After turning back to city hall, there is Angela's Gelato ice cream shop, buy an ice cream to have a rest in the square! Now the weather is really a good time to travel, beautiful scenery and not hot, every day want to go out!


# Summer Festival

Every summer, Stratford-upon-Avon hosts a series of Shakespeare festivals, including open-air theatre performances, buskers and a variety of cultural events. These events not only celebrate Shakespeare's literary achievements, but also showcase the unique charm of Stratford.

As Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon is home to many historical stories and cultural heritage. It is not only a mecca for Shakespeare lovers, but also a beautiful town full of history and culture. Whether exploring Shakespeare's footsteps or enjoying the beauty of the English countryside, Stratford is a place worth visiting.

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