Join us for these free events to celebrate the research taking place at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Stratford-Upon-Avon Research Conversations at Stratford-Upon-Avon Library

These sessions are an an engaging way to explore the fascinating archives, collections, and research connected to Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the wider local region, presented by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/). Each session begins with a twenty-minute conversation between a guest speaker and a local expert before opening up into a wider group discussion with attendees.

These sessions are great for:

Learning about Shakespeare and local history

Meeting others with shared interests

Exploring archives and collections

Inspiring curiosity and lifelong learning

Enjoying thoughtful and friendly conversation

Discovering what our libraries offer

Why not take a book home after the event? You'll enjoy a great read, and it's a simple way to support your library. Every loan counts.

Stratford-upon-Avon Research Conversation: For the Love of Warwickshire: Revising the Pevsner Guide.

Monday 12th October.

In 2010, Chris Pickford was invited to revise the existing Pevsner Guide to Warwickshire. How did he set about this? What were the scope and nature of the revisions? In particular, this research conversation will describe the kind of information which was deemed essential for the revised guide - on specific buildings, and on the architects and craftsmen who worked on them. It will also focus on some of the archival sources required to make the revisions for the County as a whole, some of which are available at the Shakespeare Centre. These include architectural records, local building plans, the remarkable collections of illustrations and the landed estate records (e.g. Stoneleigh and Compton Verney) held locally. A handout with examples from the collections will be available at the meeting.

Presented by Chris Pickford, archivist and architectural historian.

Free of charge. Donations encouraged. Tea and coffee available. Presented by Warwickshire Libraries and The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Date: Every second Monday of the month (excluding Bank Holidays)

Age: 16+

Booking: Booking essential

Refreshments: Free refreshments available

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent charity that cares for the world’s greatest Shakespeare heritage sites and collections in Stratford-upon-Avon. Through its museums, archives, education programmes, and events, the Trust helps people from around the world discover and enjoy the life, works, and legacy of William Shakespeare.

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About Stratford-Upon-Avon Library & Information Service

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About Warwickshire Libraries

Warwickshire Libraries offer a wide range of events and services to inspire, educate, and connect our communities. From storytimes and coding clubs to author talks and local history sessions, there’s something for everyone.

You can join the library for free in person (https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries-2/join-library/2) or online (https://library.warwickshire.gov.uk/protected/join-the-library). Don’t forget that with your library membership you can access lots of physical and online resources for free!

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