Uncovering the 16th-century origins of William Shakespeare
In short: Join historians Alice Loxton and Dan Snow as they journey to Stratford-upon-Avon. This tour explores the childhood of the world's most famous playwright and the shifting landscape of rural Warwickshire.
The documentary investigates the formative years of William Shakespeare, examining his upbringing and the identities of his parents. To reconstruct this era, the tour visits significant landmarks of historic Warwickshire, including a monumental medieval tithe barn and the village where Shakespeare's father grew up.
The exploration extends to the very room where the playwright was born, providing context on how the rural English landscape was transforming during the 16th century.
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