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Miniature Globe Theater
On the day, there was no performance. Instead, we could see a lecture of
movements and pauses. An instructor was making students move. Stretching
out the arms, turning the face, standing still, turning round, kneeling
down on the floor...in joy or anger, sorrow....
It was quite interesting. Looking from distance, we could understand that this person was in despair, or in extreme delight.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London
We joined the guided tour of the theater.
The guide lady's explanation was wonderful. It was as if we were watching a play. Her strong voice, rich expression, and gestures! |
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In Southwark Cathedral, in London, we saw a tablet for Sam Wanamaker.
It says:
In thanksgiving for Sam Wanamaker
ACTOR
DIRECTOR
PRODUCER
1919-1993
whose vision
rebuilt
Shakespeare's
Globe Theater
on Bankside
in this
Parish |
The market nearby, full of fruits and vegetable,
cheerful voices, smiles, and vigors to sell and buy. |
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Next day, we moved to Stratford-upon-Avon by train.This was where I really wanted to go for many years. |
On Henley Street, Shakespeare's Birthplace is.
Quite a big house. |
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The backyard of the house. Wisteria was in full bloom on the wall when we visited here.
That time of year thou mayst in me behold
When yellow leaves, or
none, or few, do hang
Upon those boughs which shake against the
cold,
Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. (Sonnet 73)
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Shakespeare's father, John Shakespeare, was a glovemaker.
This room shows the tools and leathers for glove making.
See how she leans her cheek upon her hand.
O that I were a glove upon that
hand,
That I might touch that cheek.
(Romeo and
Juliet, 2.2.23-5)
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A guide who wears Tudor time maid's costume.
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I talked with an actress in the garden. She played Ophelia only for me
and my husband for 10 minutes.
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A group of students came into the garden, and the actress played Juliet
this time for the young audience.
What a wonderful gift! The students will never forget. |
The garden is not from the original time, but the flowers and trees are deliberately chosen to express the Shakespeare's time.
Not poppy, nor mandragora,
Nor all the drowsy syrups of the world,
Shall
ever medicine thee to that sweet sleep
Which thou owedst
yesterday.
Othello (3.3.368-71)
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Hall's Croft
An elegant 17th century house where Shakespeare's eldest daughter, Susanna,
and her husband Dr John Hall lived. |
Study of Hall's Croft
A rich family' |
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Living room of Hall's Croft
A happy family! |
Holy Trinity Church
Stratford-upon-Avon
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Outside of the Church |
Inside of the Church
Glasses were so beautiful, and there were many things to see about William
Shakespeare. |
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Chancel
William Shakespeare was buried here in 1616. Later, his wife and other
members of his family were buried next to his grave.
It could be done because William Shakespeare became a layman priest in
his last years. |
The River Avon with narrow boats and swans, seen from the Rooftop Restaurant of the Royal Shakespeare Theater.
What did thy song bode, lady?
Hark, canst thou hear me? I will play the
swan.
And die in music.
(Othello
5.2.284-5)
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We had dinner here quickly before seeing the play. |
| At the entrance of the theater. |
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The ticket of Hamlet
Our seats were close to the stage. |
| The stage, before the play starts. |
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Brochure of the play.
It was done in a modern style.
Actors were wonderful. |
Next morning, we visited Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Gardens. Anne was William Shakespeare's wife.
What a charming house! |
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Old furniture was quite attractive.
I wish I could stay overnight here in this room. |
Then, to Mary Arden's Farm.
Mary was William Shakespeare's mother.
A rich family. Large estate, many buildings, each is still alive as a real
farm. |
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We saw two women in Tudor clothes working (pretending) in the kitchen.
The smell of fresh vegetable, firewood, and cheese make me feel as if I
am the guest of this house to share a meal. |
| The last visit is Nash's House and New Place, where William Shakespeare spent his last years of life. |
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Here, too, we saw wisteria in full bloom, on the brick wall. |
This is the breakfast tables of Woodstock Guest House, where we stayed when we were in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The English Breakfast here was superb! |
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Denis and Jackie welcomed us.
This B&B was the best among the accommodations we took while we were
in Europe this time.
30 Grove Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire CV37 6PB
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