A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History
Famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the Warwickshire market town of Stratford-upon-Avon has attracted visitors to its streets lined with ancient buildings for centuries. Its status as a market town in the medieval period is in evidence in the 15th-century stone-built Clopton Bridge over the River Avon and the Holy Trinity church as is the wealth of the later Elizabethan and Georgian buildings. Today visitors come to see Shakespeare’s birthplace and the buildings associated with him, attend the Royal Shakespeare Theatre or the other theaters in the town, or just explore the historical streets. In A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon author Will Adams reveals the history behind Stratford-upon-Avon, its streets and buildings and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. This fascinating A-Z tour of Stratford-upon-Avon’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historical Warwickshire town.
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A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History
Famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the Warwickshire market town of Stratford-upon-Avon has attracted visitors to its streets lined with ancient buildings for centuries. Its status as a market town in the medieval period is in evidence in the 15th-century stone-built Clopton Bridge over the River Avon and the Holy Trinity church as is the wealth of the later Elizabethan and Georgian buildings. Today visitors come to see Shakespeare’s birthplace and the buildings associated with him, attend the Royal Shakespeare Theatre or the other theaters in the town, or just explore the historical streets. In A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon author Will Adams reveals the history behind Stratford-upon-Avon, its streets and buildings and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. This fascinating A-Z tour of Stratford-upon-Avon’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historical Warwickshire town.
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A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History

A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History

by Will Adams
A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History
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A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History

A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon: Places-People-History

by Will Adams

Overview

Famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the Warwickshire market town of Stratford-upon-Avon has attracted visitors to its streets lined with ancient buildings for centuries. Its status as a market town in the medieval period is in evidence in the 15th-century stone-built Clopton Bridge over the River Avon and the Holy Trinity church as is the wealth of the later Elizabethan and Georgian buildings. Today visitors come to see Shakespeare’s birthplace and the buildings associated with him, attend the Royal Shakespeare Theatre or the other theaters in the town, or just explore the historical streets. In A-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon author Will Adams reveals the history behind Stratford-upon-Avon, its streets and buildings and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. This fascinating A-Z tour of Stratford-upon-Avon’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historical Warwickshire town.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781445684802
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication date: 11/15/2018
Series: A-Z
Sold by: INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format: eBook
Pages: 96
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Will Adams has written or compiled several books on Britain’s railway history.
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