by CCash | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
In Stratford Upon Avon, where William Shakespeare was born, there is a house that was built in 1530, while King Henry VIII was ruling England. This house was there when Shakespeare was living in the town, and the owners have direct connections to Shakespeare himself....
by CCash | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Even William Shakespeare had to take out the garbage. In his hometown of Stratford Upon Avon, public waste was managed through a system of piles known as muck hills. In 1552, William Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare, was charged a fine for one of these muck...
by CCash | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Unlock detailed show notes & bonus episodes by becoming a patron. This website contains affiliate links. There is something uniquely fascinating about the place where someone famous was born and grew up. As many of us travel long distances just for the chance...
by CCash | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife In 1594 and 1595, when William Shakespeare was 31 years old, fires tore through his hometown of Stratford Upon Avon, causing such destruction...
