SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent charity institution that traces the birth of the renowned writer and poet. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is located in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was established in 1847, to preserve all the records related to Shakespeare’s works and you can also consider it as his national memorial. The institution is totally reliant on the public for support.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust houses the International Shakespeare Association and also happens to be the oldest conservation society in Britain. Moreover, you will come across several works of the renowned poet and writer, that comprises some printed books, and also the archives of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Moreover, you will find many historical documents that include Shakespeare's family apart from Shakespeare’s other personal collections. It is believed that he used the same in his social and economic life. You can also chance upon a special variety of Pewter, that dates back to Roman times.

Apart from the above artefacts and exhibits related to Shakespeare’s life, you will also find other exhibits.There are Roman and Anglo-Saxon artefacts, like jewellery, weapons, and ceramics on display as well. Moreover, you will also find artworks on the history of Avon. Apart from that, you can also find coins and seals dating back to Shakespeare’s times. It is a huge storehouse of memories, to be exact. If you are looking for the best of historical tourist places in Birmingham, then this is it.

Highlights

• You can explore a variety of aspects revolving around Shakespeare’s life at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. The building also recreates his birthplace and home. Witness all the upholstery used at his home, during those times.
• The trust also maintains and showcases all of Shakespeare’s properties, museum, library books, manuscripts, and objects of antiquity, which you can browse through.
• It is basically a structure that is made of glass and concrete, but worth your attention.
• The trust also holds the records of at least 70 of the literary genius’s translated works. If you are interested in literature, you can also go through the works.