Today is the anniversary of the traditional birthdate of William Shakespeare on 23rd April 1564, and also the anniversary of his death on 23rd April 1616.
In this “on this day in Tudor history” video, I share some facts about the Bard, along with a few phrases from his works that have become part of common parlance.
I think that today we all need to try and get a Shakespeare quote or word into our conversations!
And here are some photos I took on my visit to Shakespeare’s birthplace and Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, the church where Shakespeare was baptised on 26th April 1564 and his resting place. His wife, Anne Hathaway, and daughter Susannah Hall (and her husband Dr John Hall) are also buried there.
Related posts:
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare and RIP
Celebrating Shakespeare’s Birth
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare’s resting place
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Campaigns Against Anonymous Film
A Video to Celebrate William Shakespeare’s Birthday!
Places of Interest
Death of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell – 14 April 1578
Anonymous: Was Shakespeare a Fraud?
On This Day in History – Sir Francis Drake Knighted and the Birth of William Strachey
Baptism of Guy Fawkes – 16 April 1570
Death of Sir Francis Walsingham – 6 April 1590