Tower and Town, July 2023 (view the full edition)Terrific Wonders Of William Shakespeare
To be or not to be, that is the question? William Shakespeare was an amazing writer, actor and playwright. His exciting productions led to brilliant inspirations. Shakespeare was baptised in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon- Avon on the 26th April 1564.  Annabelle |
How did Will's historical words change our future?
Also, he was the eldest son of John Shakespeare, a glover. Mary Shakespeare had eight children, of whom five survived into adulthood - William, Gilbert (1566-1612), Joan (1569 - 1646), Richard (1574 - 1613) and finally Edmond (1580 - 1612). Nobody knows Shakespeare's true birthday. Based on church records, we know he was baptised on April 26th 1564 and using tradition and guesswork it is predicted that Will was born three days earlier on April 23rd 1564- which is now celebrated as his birthday. Shakespeare also amazingly had three healthy children: Susanna, Hamnet and Judith. Will's plays were so powerful that we still watch and learn about them today!