Stratford-upon-Avon

Last Week, we went to Stratford-upon-Avon, where William Shakespeare was born and lived. First we went to Mary Arden's house, who was Shakespeare's mother. The house dates back to around 1500. It was very quaint with it's low ceilings, slanting walls, and the overall home-made look of it all. There was also a little farm in the back with pigs, chickens, owls and more. Oh and a cow....


After Mary Arden's house, we went to Anne Hathaway's cottage. Anne Hathaway married Shakespeare when she was 26 and he was 18. She was most likely pregnant when they married. We saw many short beds in the cottage; apparently there was much superstition about sleeping while laying down because it looked like you were dead. Therefore they all slept sitting up. That night we saw a production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and enjoyed it very much. Stratford-Upon-Avon was really enjoyable and a great learning experience.