Shakespeare - his life and links with Stratford. A talk by John Richards.
Shakespeare was just 20 when copper smelting began at Aberdulais for Queen Elizabeth I. Our bookshop offers an ideal setting to enjoy this talk on the Bard’s life and the traces of his story that still remain in Stratford.
In the quiet, book‑lined setting of the second‑hand bookshop, John Richards will guide us through the key moments of the Bard’s life — his Stratford childhood, his family ties, his rise in the London theatres, and the traces of his world that still shape the Stratford you can visit today.
You’ll hear stories of the streets he walked, the rooms where he learned his craft, and the places linked to his family, work, and final years — all still discoverable for anyone making the journey to Stratford today.
As Shakespeare himself wrote, “What’s past is prologue.”
There’s no better place to meet a writer than in a room full of books - a perfect setting to step into the life, legacy, and enduring mystery of the Bard.
Please note:
- As you step through the gate into the Aberdulais site - turn left into our wonderfully atmospheric bookshop. Please arrive a few minutes before the talk is due to start.
- Bring snacks - there will be tea + coffee available.
- The bookshop is accessible to wheelchairs.
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Shakespeare was just 20 when copper smelting began at Aberdulais for Queen Elizabeth I. Our bookshop offers an ideal setting to enjoy this talk on the Bard’s life and the traces of his story that still remain in Stratford.
In the quiet, book‑lined setting of the second‑hand bookshop, John Richards will guide us through the key moments of the Bard’s life — his Stratford childhood, his family ties, his rise in the London theatres, and the traces of his world that still shape the Stratford you can visit today.
You’ll hear stories of the streets he walked, the rooms where he learned his craft, and the places linked to his family, work, and final years — all still discoverable for anyone making the journey to Stratford today.
As Shakespeare himself wrote, “What’s past is prologue.”
There’s no better place to meet a writer than in a room full of books - a perfect setting to step into the life, legacy, and enduring mystery of the Bard.
Please note:
- As you step through the gate into the Aberdulais site - turn left into our wonderfully atmospheric bookshop. Please arrive a few minutes before the talk is due to start.
- Bring snacks - there will be tea + coffee available.
- The bookshop is accessible to wheelchairs.
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