...The Lazy Cow Stratford upon Avon: review The Lazy Cow in Stratford upon Avon is one of a chain of steak and ale houses in the area. Despite several unfavourable reviews I decided to take a look for myself. The Lazy Cow was born out of controversy at the abrupt closure of Cox’s Yard as a live music venue in 2012. The local people of Stratford were angered by the sudden loss of regular live acts. As a result the lazy cow committed to retain some form of live music although it lacks the quality and variety that Cox’s Yard originally offered. The Lazy Cow is set in a complex of buildings all offering a variety of food and drink, all that is except for the attic theatre which is housed above The Milking Parlour. The Milking Parlour sells homemade ice creams, milkshakes, teas and coffees. In addition, is an offshoot from The Lazy Cow called The Cow Shed where they provide homemade burgers and chips for those wishing to eat on the hoof. This complex suggests a fun and relaxed hive of activity perfect for tourists and locals alike. Upon entering the restaurant it is obvious that this is an American style steak bar as the restaurant is dripping in timber with a rustic design, an American style bar in the middle and the steaks and burgers are topped off with American flags. You walk down stairs and are met by smart, smiling staff who offer to escort you to your preference of either tables or booths. Booths offer comfortable high seating benches at large wooden tables; an ideal place...
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...Shakespeare's Ancestry As a brief introductory detail it should be mentioned that, during the sixteenth century, there were many families with the name Shakespeare in and around Stratford. Shakespeare appears countless times in town minutes and court records, spelled in a variety of ways, from Shagspere to Chacsper. Unfortunately, there are very few records that reveal William Shakespeare's relationship to or with the many other Stratford Shakespeares. Genealogists claim to have discovered one man related to Shakespeare who was hanged in Gloucestershire for theft in 1248, and Shakespeare's father, in an application for a coat of arms, claimed that his grandfather was a hero in the War of the Roses and was granted land in Warwickshire in...
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...William Shakspere was the greatest playwright the humankind has ever known. His gift with using the English linguistic communication has never had any competitor. With his wonderful talent he has produced thirty seven play. Although Shakespeare has died more than four hundred year ago, he is still very famous around the world today. William Shakespeare was born on April 23rd , 1564. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in England. The people of England still celebrate his birthday today, it is known as the feast of St. George. He was the third child of eight children. ("William Shakespeare." Wikipedia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At a time John Shakespeare became a mayor of Stratford, which allowed young William...
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...The question of Shakespeare’s authorship of his plays has been around for past couple hundred years. The real reason this question came about was because the anti-Stratfordians said that several other writers could have helped shakespeare with the plays. The anti-Stratfordians didn’t like Shakespeare and they tried to get him disqualified as a writer. The question of Shakespeare’s authorship argues that Shakespeare is not the author but just because Shakespeare did not sign his work does not mean he was not the author. Not much was known about Shakespeare’s personal life. He was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, London. It was a small town with about 1500 people in it. It is said that Shakespeare has an education at Stratfords...
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...Proposal: Promoting the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in London 7. Reference list 8. Appendices 2 1. Introduction The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (hereafter “SBT”) is a privately funded organisation based in Stratford-Upon-Avon (hereafter “Stratford”) in order to: 1. Promote in every part of the world the appreciation and study of the plays and other works of William Shakespeare and the general advancement of Shakespearian knowledge. 2. Maintain and preserve the Shakespeare properties. 3. Provide and maintain a museum and a library of books, manuscripts, records of historic interest, pictures, photographs and objects of antiquity with particular reference to William Shakespeare, his life, works and times (source: www.shakespeare.org.uk). Although the SBT has multiple revenue streams, its primary business is to sell a quality, historic, Shakespeare related experience to visitors to the Shakespeare houses located in Stratford. This in turn fuels its second largest revenue stream, namely the trade of goods to the visitors of the Shakespeare houses and Stratford as a whole. 2. External analysis 2.1. Five forces analysis For the purposes of this analysis the market has been defined as the market for historic Shakespeare related attractions in Stratford and the surrounding areas. Competitors The SBT owns...
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...William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all time. He wrote so many powerful plays, weather they tragedies or love stories. William was born on April of 1564 and died April 23, 1616. No one but the church has any record of William’s birth date. The church does have the date he was baptized ; he was baptized on April 26, 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Which is about 100 miles away from london. Before Shakespeare was born, his mother and father had two other children but unfortunately, he passed away before birth. So William was the oldest child in the family. He had five younger siblings. Three brothers named Gilbert, Edmund, and Richard. And two sisters Joan and Anne. Unfortunately, Anne died at seven. William did grow up...
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...Cox 1 Justyn D. Cox Ms. Franklin English II 12 May 2014 William Shakespeare was one of the best writers of his time, and has written stories that are still being read and talked about today. He was thought of to be an inspiration to many upcoming writers and has helped to shape literature into what is today. Shakespeare’s writing s give vivid and interesting details about the topic he is writing about. His writings also tend to make others enjoy reading more often. Even though Shakespeare has no birth records there are church records which indicate that a William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. From that information they believed that he was born either on or near April 23, 1564. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway on November 28, 1582. William was 18 and she was 26 and also pregnant. Shakespeare’s first child was a daughter born on May 26, 1583, they named her Susanna. Shakespeare was the third child of John Shakespeare who was a leather merchant and his mother Mary who was a local landed heiress. Shakespeare had two sisters Joan and Judith, and his three younger brothers Gilbert, Richard and Edmund. From roughly 1594 Shakespeare was an important member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men Company of theatrical players. It was said that “Shakespeare wrote plays that capture the complete range of human emotion and conflict. Shakespeare was also often called the English national poet...
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...consisted of his parents John and Mary Shakespeare, and his four other siblings Gilbert, Roberts-2 Edmund, Richard, and Anne, though technically there were six total but two of the eldest did survive birth, both were girls. William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564. On a heavier note, as an infant his home in Stratford was hit by a plague. “ In June plague broke out at Leicester, and soon after at Coventry. On 11 July, when the vicar wrote ‘Hic incepit pestis’ in his burials register, the plague was at Stratford. It burst into the town’s centre… At these times, fires were lit in streets. Windows were sealed; doors admitted no visitors. William in infancy probably knew a hot, airless house… (Honan, Park. Shakespeare. N.p.: Clarendon, 1998. Web ).” Though the plague destroyed the population of Stratford, the Shakespeare family survived it all and in the late 1560’s, John Shakespeare made it to the top of their council and become the Bailiff of Stratford and thus was able to push to push the young by we know as William Shakespeare through...
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...– 23 April 1616) He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". Shakespeare was born and brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613 at age 49, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, sexuality, religious beliefs, and whether any of the works attributed to him were written by others. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. In the 20th and 21st century, his work has been repeatedly adopted and rediscovered by new movements in scholarship and performance. His plays remain highly popular today and are constantly studied, performed, and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the world. Life Early life William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning farmer. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptised there on 26 April 1564. His actual date of birth remains unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23...
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...Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where it is believed that William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years.[1][2] It is now a small museum open to the public and a popular visitor attraction, owned and managed by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.[3] It has been referred to as "a Mecca for all lovers of literature".[4] William Shakespeare [3] was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town of around 1,500 residents about 100 miles (160 km) northwest of London. The town was a centre for the slaughter, marketing, and distribution of sheep, as well as for hide tanning and wool trading. The exact date of his birth is not known but has been traditionally taken to be April 23, 1564, which is also the Feast Day of Saint George, the patron saint of England. Shakespeare's baptismal record was dated 26 April 1564. He was the first son and the first surviving child in the family; two earlier children, Joan and Margaret, had died early.[4] John Shakespeare's house, believed to be Shakespeare's birthplace, now belonging to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust He was the son of John Shakespeare, a successful glover originally from Snitterfield, and of Mary Arden, the youngest daughter of John's father's landlord. The Ardens were members of the local gentry. The couple married around 1557 and lived on Henley Street when Shakespeare was born in a house now known as...
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...actor. He was born on 26 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His father was a successful local businessman and his mother was the daughter of a landowner. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and nicknamed the Bard of Avon. He wrote about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, of which the authorship of some is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18. he is thought to have spent most of his time in London writing and performing in his plays. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories and these works remain regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, includingHamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest works in the English language. In his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies, also known as romances, and collaborated with other playwrights. Around 1613, at the age of 49, he retired to Stratford , where he died three years later. He died...
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...William Shakespeare is an English Poet, play-writer and actor. He was born in Stratford, United Kiimgres-1ngdom on April 1564. His Father John Shakespeare was a tenant father who worked on various sections of the land they owned. With his Mother Mary Arden who was a member of Noble Catholic Church Community. William married Anne Hathaway when he was only just a teenager, and together they had three children: Hamlet, Susanna and Judith. Shakespeare has written many plays, and some have been re-made into famous movies such as Romeo and Juliet, McBeth and Hamlet. These show us that in today’s modern society, Shakespeare is still relevant, even if his language may not be heard or spoken. Characters We see supernatural characters in many modern movies today, such as Paranormal Activity, Wicked the musical and True Blood. Shakespeare uses Ghosts, Witches and Fairies as main stars of a few of his most famous plays: McBeth, Hamlet and A Midnight Summers Dress. With the use of these...
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...William Shakespeare, unlike most people, records of his birth are nonexistent. Although historians found a church record stating that he was baptized on April 26, 1564. This information led them to estimate his birth to be around April 23, 1564. He was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. John and Mary had seven other children besides William, however some died as infants. Not much is known about William’s childhood, due to records giving little insight. Shakespeare most likely attended King’s New School, a school that was close to his home. The Shakespeare’s lived in a house on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. William lived in that house, until his marriage to Anne Hathaway....
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...Shakespeare, a household name, was a British playwright who changed theatre forever through his life, works, and legacy. His birth was a significant event for the world of theatre. Shakespeare’s works radically changed literature by setting a new standard of excellency. His legacy, a legacy of greatness, will live on. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His actual birthdate is unknown. During his lifetime, children were baptized three days after their birth. He was baptized on April 26, 1564, so his birthday is speculated to be April 23, 1564 (Bio.com). Because his family was so large, William’s parents didn’t keep very accurate records of their children. William was the third child of John and Mary Shakespeare....
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...Introduction – Shakespeare, author of 37 plays and 154 sonnets, is well known around the world. The question authorship of Shakespeare is an argument that someone wrote the works that was credited to William Shakespeare. Paragraph 1 – 1. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon Avon in 1564 and passed away in 1616 at the age of 52. 2. Shakespeare works are well known to this day. The most influential affect in English literature and language. 3. In the mid-19th century, the question arisen about Shakespeare authorship. It was wondered whether Shakespeare wrote those plays. Paragraph 2 – 1. Dozens of theories of authorship and among those were Sir Francis Bacon, whose might have written what was previously believed of Shakespeare works....
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