We were the first ones of the morning to enter
Anne Hathaway's cottage.
beautiful gardens here.
Dad was excited to stand in the doorway where William Shakespeare had crossed many times, and likely kissed his sweetheart - Anne.
She was 7 years older than him. it is believed that the families were friends, and that Anne and William grew up together. she was educated, and could read his poetry. it was healthier for her to stay here at the cottage than to go to London where Shakespeare was writing and directing his plays. They had 3 children, but no living direct descendants.
some plots are left fallow to let the soil rest.
again, we see the thoughtfully trimmed walking path in the grass, while the surrounding areas were allowed to grow taller.
ok, besides the photographs, i did buy another souvenir to remember this trip :)
Shakespeare's birthplace.
this window is special. Visitors carved their signatures into the glass. "It became traditional for pilgrims to etch their names into the glass as a symbol of their visit."
this picture shows how you could rent just a mattress, if you didn't mind sharing the room with others in the same situation.
such detail to every garden space. inspired me to come home and work in my own yard.
actors reciting any play requested. they were very dynamic!
thinking of you, E!
This was a fun town to visit. :) pleasant and happy.
Shakespeare's New Place is the site of the family home that he bought. the house is no longer there, but gardens and sculptures mark the spot. the first lines of many of his sonnets were lovely to read. "So are you to my thoughts as food to life, Or as sweet-seasoned showers are to the ground".
Mom pointed out a pretty border of aster flowers.
this is an intricate knot garden.
The Holy Trinity church next to the River Avon
England is a very civilized country in many respects. I've wondered though, when i go camping, if i need to keep the eggs cold? Why do Americans have egg drawers in the fridge? who is right... eggs in the fridge, or in a non-temperature controlled shelf display?
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