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Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Gardens. Exterior view of a thatched cottage and gardens where Anne Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, lived as child. Farmhouse with thatched roof. Pathway going through garden. Managed by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Tra

Shakespeare’s England - an Elizabethan-inspired itinerary

Monday 19 April 2021

From grand palaces frequented by Queen Elizabeth I to the home of William Shakespeare, reminders...

Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Castle ruins of a Norman fortress and Elizabethan palace.

Historic sites and romantic relics: Britain’s stunning open-air castles

Monday 26 October 2020

From moated medieval fortresses to Elizabethan palaces and historic castles nestled beside...