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Postcards from England ( Stratford upon Avon - 27/05/10 )

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victorian67
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quotePosted at 10:23 on 7th October 2010

Stratford upon Avon ( 27/05/10 )

I fell in love with this quintessential English town long before I first visited it and each new visit is a delight in itself Smile

Shakespeare's birth town is attractive in all seasons and  I love walking though the historic streets with their beautiful buildings and delightful shops, cafes and restaurants.

Over the years, Startford upon Avon has really succeeded in its gracious transformation and I love the visual presentation now available at the Shakespeare's Bitrthplace which really takes you back in times with a very effective introductory "3D" presentation.

After years of building works, the canal area is finally complete and I just loved the way the Garden Designers laid English mixed borders rather than simple flower beds in the areas surrounding the magnificent bronze statue of William Shakespeare by the canal and its boats as the effect is simply stunning and yet so refreshing.

I love Nature and outdoors so I could not resist re-visiting Anna Hattaway's Cottage in bloom and Mary Arden's Tudor Farm and spent a delightful afternoon there as the weather was just perfect.

I highly recommend the Tudor Festival which takes place in May at Mary Arden's Farm for its joyous mix of country scenes and period costumes !

Stratford upon Avon truly is a delight of a town, whatever the season Smile

William Shakespeare's Bronze Statue by the Canal

 

Stratford upon Avon - Statue of William Shakespeare
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Hamlet's Statue - To Be or Not to Be ?

 

Stratford upon Avon - Shakespeare's Hamlet Statue
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The delightful newly designed River Avon Canal Area

 

Stratford upon Avon - River Avon - Canal Area
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Stratford upon Avon - River Avon - Canal Area
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William Shakespeare's Birthplace in bloom 

 

Stratford upon Avon - Shakespeare's Birthplace
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A Wall Tapestry of Wisteria in Bloom by Shakespeare's Birthplace

 

Stratford upon Avon - William Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Anne Hattaways' Cottage in bloom !

 

Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 1
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Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 2
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Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 3
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Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 4
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Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 5
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Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 6
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Stratford upon Avon - Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Bloom - Part 7
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Mary Arden's Farm - Tudor Festival

 

Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 1
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 2
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 3
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 4
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 5
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 6
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 7
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 8
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 9
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 11
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 12
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 13
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 15
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 16
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Stratford upon Avon - Mary Arden's Farm - Part 17
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 10:36 on 7th October 2010

Very good Karim, thank you!

Great idea you had to split the threads up as well...

Looking forward to the next episode.

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