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Stratford-upon-Avon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stratford-upon-Avon is a town on the Avon, a river in south Warwickshire, England. The towns of Stratford, Australia and Stratford, Ontario both lie on rivers named Avon and hold Shakespeare festivals. It is also the administrative centre of Stratford-on-Avon District. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stratford-upon-Avon   (585 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The towns of Stratford, Australia and Stratford, Ontario both lie on rivers named Avon. It is also the administrative centre of Stratford-on-Avon District. Stratford is also home to several institutions set up for the study of Shakespeare, including the Shakespeare Centre, which holds books and documents related to the playwright, and the Shakespeare Institute, an academic institution. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stratford_on_Avon   (557 words)

STRATFORD-ON-AVON - LoveToKnow Article on STRATFORD-ON-AVON The river is crossed at Stratford by a stone bridge of 14 arches, built by Sir Hugh Clopton in the reign of Henry VII. At Shottery, I m~ west of Stratford, is the picturesque thatched cottage in which Shakespeares wife, Anne Hathaway,was born, it was purchased for the nation in 1892. Evidence of the intense interest taken by American visitors in Stratford is seen in the memorial fountain and clock-tower presented in 1887, and in a window in the church illustrating scenes from the Incarnation and containing figures from English and American history. www.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/STRATFORD_ON_AVON.htm   (1359 words)

Stratford-Upon-Avon The Roman road that crossed the Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon was the Salt Road to Alcester (the modern A422). Some services are listed under STRATFORD, and some under STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. The town of Stratford lies on the Avon river, about 8 miles downstream from the county town of Warwick. www.cv81pl.freeserve.co.uk /stratford.htm   (2722 words)

William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon - a brief history and his times He returned to Stratford for his latter years where he died at the age of 52 and now lies at rest in his special grave at Holy Trinity Church. This guild, unlike a trade guild, was a religious fraternity based in Stratford which supported a priest to offer prayers daily for the eternal salvation of its members' souls. She was of 'yeoman' stock - her family owned a farm one mile west of Stratford in Shottery. www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk /soawshst.htm   (2244 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford is a municipal borough, but the borough limits do not include the whole town. Stratford was a place of some consequence three centuries before the Conquest. The railroad consists of a single track, and horses are the moving-power : the railway crosses the Avon by a bridge. www.oldtowns.co.uk /Warwickshire/stratforduponavon.htm   (1367 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon: Birthplace of Shakespeare Stratford is one of England's most historic and vibrant towns. www.stratford.co.uk   (65 words)

History of William Shakespeare Stratford upon Avon England tourism information Stratford upon the Avon is located in the southern half of Warwickshire county Find a hotel in the midland counties. Stratford upon the Avon is most famous for William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was born at Stratford upon Avon on Henley street on April 23, 1564. www.ashevillelist.com /UK/shakespear.htm   (780 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon: About Stratford Stratford-upon-avon is situated in the heart of the English midlands. A market town dating back to medieval times, Stratford is today most famous as the birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare. Stratford also has much to offer the gourmet, with a wide variety of well priced restaurants offering local and international cuisine. www.stratford.co.uk /about.asp   (277 words)

Stratford-Upon-Avon The Roman road that crossed the Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon was the Salt Road to Alcester (the modern A422). Some services are listed under STRATFORD, and some under STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. The town of Stratford lies on the Avon river, about 8 miles downstream from the county town of Warwick. www.cv81pl.freeserve.co.uk /stratford.htm   (2722 words)

Stratford on Avon Restaurant - the Vintner stratford, stratford on avon, restaurants, restaurant, banqueting, vintner, shakespeare, eating out, uk, taittinger room. www.the-vintner.co.uk   (14 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon: Birthplace of Shakespeare Stratford is one of England's most historic and vibrant towns. www.stratford.co.uk   (65 words)

William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon - a brief history and his times He returned to Stratford for his latter years where he died at the age of 52 and now lies at rest in his special grave at Holy Trinity Church. This guild, unlike a trade guild, was a religious fraternity based in Stratford which supported a priest to offer prayers daily for the eternal salvation of its members' souls. She was of 'yeoman' stock - her family owned a farm one mile west of Stratford in Shottery. www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk /soawshst.htm   (2244 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon: About Stratford Stratford-upon-avon is situated in the heart of the English midlands. A market town dating back to medieval times, Stratford is today most famous as the birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare. Stratford also has much to offer the gourmet, with a wide variety of well priced restaurants offering local and international cuisine. www.stratford.co.uk /about.asp   (277 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon: William Shakespeare England's greatest poet and playwright was born at Stratford-upon-Avon, the son of a tradesman and Alderman of Stratford, John Shakespeare in 1564. When he retired from writing in 1611, he returned to Stratford to live in a house which he had built for his family. There is no direct evidence of the marriage of William Shakespeare to Anne Hathaway although most historians accept that an entry in the Bishop's Register at Worcester in November 1582 regarding the issue of a marriage licence to William Shaxpere and Anne Whateley of Temple Grafton does not refer to the famous bard. www.stratford.co.uk /shakespeare.asp   (688 words)

Stratford on Avon Stratford on Avon in Warwickshire in the Midlands was the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Stratford is reachable for a day trip and is well served by tourist coaches and railway. A trip to Stratford could be combined with a visit to Blenheim Palace or Oxford. www.london4seniors.com /html/stratford_on_avon.html   (68 words)

Stratford Upon Avon Hotels UK - Stratford-Hotels-UK.com Stratford Upon Avon is one of the most popular destinations in England and the UK and we have got the widest choice of Stratford Upon Avon hotels to make sure we have the best Stratford hotel for you. About Stratford Upon Avon Hotels UK Book one of our superb hotels in Stratford Upon Avon with fast, easy to use and secure online hotel reservations. This elegant Grade II listed Georgian hotel is only 3 minutes from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. www.stratford-hotels-uk.com   (557 words)

Mushroom Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK. Comprehensive Visitor Information for Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford is a beautiful small market town with plenty of character and a friendly atmosphere. Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's House are some way out of Stratford, so one of the best and most economical ways of seeing them is on an Open-Top Bus Tour, or by taxi. Other places of interest include the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried, Harvard House where the founder of Harvard University was born, The Stratford Tales, Teddy Bear Museum, and the Butterfly Farm. www.mushroompublishing.com /maps/stratford.html   (281 words)

Bed and Breakfast Hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Oxbourne House is a spacious village house full of character and ideal for visiting Shakespeare Country, Stratford upon Avon (15 mins, 10 miles), Warwick (30 mins), Oxford (45 mins) and the Cotswolds. Situated 10 minutes from Stratford upon Avon and RSC theatres. Ally Purchon, Hill House, Welford on Avon, Near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8HG www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk /westmidlands-stratforduponavon.htm   (1571 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon --  Encyclopædia Britannica The English town of Stratford on the River Avon is rich with the memories and lore of one famous man. This was the birthplace and home of the playwright William Shakespeare. The river that flows through Stratford is called the Avon. The settlement was founded during the winter of 1831–32 by William Seargeant (or Sargint), who erected the Shakespeare Hotel near the Avon; both the river and the settlement were originally called Little Thames, but both had received their... www.britannica.com /eb/article-9069911?tocId=9069911   (731 words)

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is a canal in the south Midlands of England. It is joined to the Warwickshire Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon. At the other end the canal connects with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at Kings Norton Junction. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stratford-upon-Avon_Canal   (142 words)

Stratford Canal Society Home The Stratford upon Avon Canal Society was formed in 1956 with the main aim of securing the future of the southern section of the canal from Lapworth to Stratford. The Aim of the Society is to Conserve the Stratford upon Avon Canal and promote its fullest use.... Our Objects include promoting the fullest use, maintenance and improvement of all Inland Waterways of Great Britain, and in particular the Stratford upon Avon www.stratfordcanalsociety.org.uk   (256 words)

London : Side Trips : Stratford-upon-Avon Frommers.com Other than the theater, Stratford is nearly devoid of any rich cultural life, and you may want to rush back to London after you've seen the literary pilgrimage sights and watched a production. In fact, Stratford so aggressively hustles its Shakespeare connection that it seems at times everybody here is in business to make a buck off the Bard. Besides the attractions on Stratford's periphery, there are many Elizabethan and Jacobean buildings in town, many of them administered by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. www.frommers.com /destinations/london/0055020303.html   (1229 words)

Stratford-on-Avon on Encyclopedia.com Post People Stratford on Avon Conservative Assoc 1 pic.(News) Most of the structures and places in Stratford connected with the life of Shakespeare were acquired by the nation in the 19th cent. In 1964 the Shakespeare Centre was established on Henley St. in Stratford. www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/StrtfrdA1v.asp   (546 words)

Stratfford on Avon Golf Club Set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, Close to the centre of Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon, the 6400 yard par 72 course offers a wide variety of challenging holes to test golfers of all handicaps. Stratford on Avon Golf Club is a 6400 yard par 72 course set in about 150 acres of beautiful parkland. Designed by the celebrated J H Taylor, five times Open Champion, who said in his original report that the subsoil was ideal ‘You can play 365 days a year in your slippers’. www.stratfordgolf.freeserve.co.uk   (157 words)

Stratford-on-Avon (district) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As well as Stratford, the district also includes the towns of Alcester, Southam, and Shipston-on-Stour, and the large villages of Studley and Wellesbourne. Admington, Alcester, Alderminster, Arlescote, Arrow, Aston Cantlow, Atherstone-on-Stour, Avon Dassett, en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stratford-on-Avon_(district)   (268 words)

Stratford On Avon - Uncyclopedia Stratford upon Avon now has the largest exports of any town in England. Due to the particular density of the work of the Spear-Shaker, and the overly serious attitude of those who studied his work, the entire town of Stratford exists within warped space which comprises an area about the size of the moon. The town of Stratford is less well known as the testing ground for modern ICBMs. uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Stratford_On_Avon   (205 words)

Birth William Shakespeare, surely the world's most performed and admired playwright, was born in April, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, about 100 miles northwest of London. Records for the Stratford grammar school (The King's New School - dedicated by Edward VI) from the time Shakespeare would have attended have been lost, but attend he undoubtedly did since the school was built and maintained expressly for the purpose of educating the sons of prominent citizens. He served in Stratford government successively as a member of the Council (1557), constable (1558), chamberlain (1561), alderman (1565) and finally high bailiff (1568)--the equivalent of town mayor. shakespeare.palomar.edu /timeline/birth.htm   (872 words)

Statford-on-Avon The entire downtown area of Stratford was being turned into a carnival, complete with large rides and about a thousand (that may be a very slight exaggeration) food stalls and game booths. The custom continues to this day, with the Stratford Mop being amongst the biggest, brightest and busiest in the Midlands, occupying the length of Bridge Street, High Street, Wood Street, Rother Street, Greenhill Street and Meer Street. I arrived about 1:30 p.m., took a cab from the station in Stratford to my B&B, checked in, deposited my overnight case and set off on foot to explore. www.geocities.com /jeanette_finan/Autumn2001/stratford/stratford.html   (1180 words)

The Smith family of Stratford-on-Avon The facts given herein tend to show that he was the grandson of Alderman William Smith of Stratford on Avon, co. Warwick, England, and his wife, sister of the Bishop of Winchester. Master William Smith, the mercer, was called alderman, an office next below Bailiff (Mayor) and members of the Corporation in the royal charter given to Stratford on Avon in 1553. Chamberlain, then Alderman (1600), and Bailiff by 1605 of Stratford on Avon, he lived after his father had moved away, in The New House, High Street, which his father had owned and lived in. nortvoods.net /smith.html   (1329 words)

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