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Introduction This evening, I am focusing on the historic Church of Holy Trinity at Stratford-upon-Avon , England. This is famous because it is the church where playwrite, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was baptised and buried.  Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, England  Information on Holy Trinity Church   The building dates from 1210 but on a much older Christian site going back to  at least 713 when a Saxon monastery was built. Church Interior   Font at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford    Oldest sections are the tower, transepts and nave pillars. The North and South aisles were added in the 1300s and the Chancel in the late 1400s. William Shakespeare, his wife Anne and members of his family are buried here. There is also a bust of Shakespeare on the wall which was erected in 1623 by Shakespeare’s widow and friends. The High Altar is pre-Reformation (1540) and survived because it was hidden at a  critical time. The...

  River Avon at Stratford This evening, I am posting highlights information on the town of Stratford-upon-Avon in central England. Stratford is forever associated with famous playwright and poet, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) who was both born and buried in the town. In addition to birth and burial places (both of which are open to visitors) there is also the famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. More information: Stratford is a prosperous town with a population of about 26,000. Located about 104 miles N.W. of London. Situated on the banks of the gentle flowing River Avon. Boat trips are available. Shakespeare’s burial-place is inside the 13th century, Church of the Holy Trinity which itself is an interesting medieval structure. The town centre is well populated with ancient, black and white, timber-framed buildings dating back hundreds of years. To accommodate high volumes of visitors Stratford is well endowed with hotels, lodgin...