Shakespeare Resource Center
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An educational website for students, teachers and other Shakespeare enthusiasts at www.bardweb.net
Dec 9, 1568: John #Shakespeare issues a precept for the arrest of Richard Walker to appear in court in a lawsuit against him. #OTD
Precept issued by John Shakespeare, justice of the peace, to arrest Richard Walker and bring him before the next sitting of the court of record to answer to a plea brought against him
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dec 9, 1568: John #Shakespeare issues a precept for the arrest of Richard Walker to appear in court in a lawsuit against him. #OTD
Revisiting Shakespeare: The Tragedy of “King Lear”
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Edwyn Choi reviews the technical complexities and perplexing plot lines of “King Lear.” Despite controversial critiques and adaptations of this popular play, there are still intense themes Choi finds worth exploring.
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Edwyn Choi reviews the technical complexities and perplexing plot lines of “King Lear.” Despite controversial critiques and adaptations of this popular play, there are still intense themes Choi finds worth exploring.
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Revisiting Shakespeare: The Tragedy of “King Lear”
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Edwyn Choi reviews the technical complexities and perplexing plot lines of “King Lear.” Despite controversial critiques and adaptations of this popular play, there are still intense themes Choi finds worth exploring.
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Edwyn Choi reviews the technical complexities and perplexing plot lines of “King Lear.” Despite controversial critiques and adaptations of this popular play, there are still intense themes Choi finds worth exploring.
Dec 8, 1542: Mary, Queen of Scots is born at Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian, Scotland. #OTD
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December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dec 8, 1542: Mary, Queen of Scots is born at Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian, Scotland. #OTD
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Under the shade of melancholy boughs,
Lose and neglect the creeping hours of time.
As You Like It (2.7) #ShakespeareSunday
Lose and neglect the creeping hours of time.
As You Like It (2.7) #ShakespeareSunday
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Under the shade of melancholy boughs,
Lose and neglect the creeping hours of time.
As You Like It (2.7) #ShakespeareSunday
Lose and neglect the creeping hours of time.
As You Like It (2.7) #ShakespeareSunday
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Dec 7, 1595: A letter from Sir Edward Hoby invites Sir Robert Cecil to attend a private performance of Richard II at Hoby's house in Cannon Row the following Tuesday. It is the earliest mention of Richard II in performance. #OTD #Shakespeare
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Sir Edward Hoby's Letter to Robert Cecil, including reference to Richard II
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dec 7, 1595: A letter from Sir Edward Hoby invites Sir Robert Cecil to attend a private performance of Richard II at Hoby's house in Cannon Row the following Tuesday. It is the earliest mention of Richard II in performance. #OTD #Shakespeare
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December 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dec 5, 1623: Sir Edward Dering makes the first known purchase of #Shakespeare's First Folio, buying two copies. #OTD
BBC - Shakespeare On Tour - Proud owner of Shakespeare’s First Folio
And possibly the host of the first amateur performance of Shakespeare
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December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Dec 5, 1623: Sir Edward Dering makes the first known purchase of #Shakespeare's First Folio, buying two copies. #OTD
Iambic Pentameter for Teachers and Students
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If you are trying to learn more about #Shakespeare's plays, or are trying to teach others, why not watch this video and work along with the short exercises
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If you are trying to learn more about #Shakespeare's plays, or are trying to teach others, why not watch this video and work along with the short exercises
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Iambic Pentameter for Teachers and Students
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If you are trying to learn more about #Shakespeare's plays, or are trying to teach others, why not watch this video and work along with the short exercises
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If you are trying to learn more about #Shakespeare's plays, or are trying to teach others, why not watch this video and work along with the short exercises
Dec 4, 1568: John #Shakespeare, as bailiff, issues a precept requiring John Ball to appear at the next court to answer to a plea of debt brought against him by Richard Dixon. #OTD
Precept issued by John Shakespeare, justice of the peace to arrest John Ball and bring him before the next sitting of the court of record to answer a plea of debt brought against him brought by Richard Dixon
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dec 4, 1568: John #Shakespeare, as bailiff, issues a precept requiring John Ball to appear at the next court to answer to a plea of debt brought against him by Richard Dixon. #OTD
Dec 2, 1562: Margaret #Shakespeare, second child of John and Mary Shakespeare, is baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. #OTD
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Parish register entry recording Margaret Shakespeare’s baptism
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Dec 2, 1562: Margaret #Shakespeare, second child of John and Mary Shakespeare, is baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. #OTD
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Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
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William #Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with modern audiences?
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William #Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with modern audiences?
Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with modern audiences?
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
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William #Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with modern audiences?
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William #Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with modern audiences?
Dec 1, 1595: The Raigne of King Edward the Third is entered into the Stationer's Register. Since the 1990s, scholars have attributed portions of the play to #Shakespeare. #OTD
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Stationers’ Register entry for Edward III
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dec 1, 1595: The Raigne of King Edward the Third is entered into the Stationer's Register. Since the 1990s, scholars have attributed portions of the play to #Shakespeare. #OTD
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Thou art a summer bird,
Which ever in the haunch of winter sings
The lifting up of day.
Henry IV, Part 2 (4.4) #ShakespeareSunday
Which ever in the haunch of winter sings
The lifting up of day.
Henry IV, Part 2 (4.4) #ShakespeareSunday
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thou art a summer bird,
Which ever in the haunch of winter sings
The lifting up of day.
Henry IV, Part 2 (4.4) #ShakespeareSunday
Which ever in the haunch of winter sings
The lifting up of day.
Henry IV, Part 2 (4.4) #ShakespeareSunday
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here feel we not the penalty of Adam,
The seasons’ difference, as the icy fang
And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind.
As You Like It (2.1) #ShakespeareSunday
The seasons’ difference, as the icy fang
And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind.
As You Like It (2.1) #ShakespeareSunday
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here feel we not the penalty of Adam,
The seasons’ difference, as the icy fang
And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind.
As You Like It (2.1) #ShakespeareSunday
The seasons’ difference, as the icy fang
And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind.
As You Like It (2.1) #ShakespeareSunday
Nov 29, 1596: A Surrey writ on behalf of William Wayte requests "sureties of the peace" against William #Shakespeare, Francis Langley, Dorothy Soer, and Anna Lee. #OTD
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The Langley Writ: Court of King's Bench writ of attachment against William Shakespeare, Michaelmas, 1596
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nov 29, 1596: A Surrey writ on behalf of William Wayte requests "sureties of the peace" against William #Shakespeare, Francis Langley, Dorothy Soer, and Anna Lee. #OTD
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Nov 28, 1582: Two friends of the Hathaway family, Fulk Sandells and John Richardson, post a bond of £40 for the wedding of "William Shagspere and Anne Hathwey" in Stratford-upon-Avon. #OTD #Shakespeare
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The Shakespeare marriage bond
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nov 28, 1582: Two friends of the Hathaway family, Fulk Sandells and John Richardson, post a bond of £40 for the wedding of "William Shagspere and Anne Hathwey" in Stratford-upon-Avon. #OTD #Shakespeare
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The History of English Podcast - Episode 178: Much Ado About Hamlet
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In this episode, host Kevin Stroud looks at the years that produced Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Hamlet.
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In this episode, host Kevin Stroud looks at the years that produced Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Hamlet.
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The History of English Podcast - Episode 178: Much Ado About Hamlet
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In this episode, host Kevin Stroud looks at the years that produced Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Hamlet.
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In this episode, host Kevin Stroud looks at the years that produced Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Hamlet.
Nov 27, 1582: The consistory court, Diocese of Worcester, issues a marriage license for William #Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway. #OTD
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Entry in the Bishop's register concerning the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nov 27, 1582: The consistory court, Diocese of Worcester, issues a marriage license for William #Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway. #OTD
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Nov 26, 1607: King Lear is entered into the Stationer's Register in London. #OTD #Shakespeare
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Stationers' Register entry for King Lear
Shakespeare Documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of William Shakespeare. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Nov 26, 1607: King Lear is entered into the Stationer's Register in London. #OTD #Shakespeare
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Nov 25, 1566: Globe shareholder and actor John Heminges is baptized at St Peter's Church in Droitwich, Worcestorshire. #OTD #Shakespeare
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Nov 25, 1566: Globe shareholder and actor John Heminges is baptized at St Peter's Church in Droitwich, Worcestorshire. #OTD #Shakespeare
'History has treated her badly': Hamnet and the 400-year-old mystery around Shakespeare's wife and son
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Oscar-tipped new film Hamnet imagines the home life of William and Agnes #Shakespeare–and the "soul-crushing" loss of their child. It's a powerful story that fills in many blanks.
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Oscar-tipped new film Hamnet imagines the home life of William and Agnes #Shakespeare–and the "soul-crushing" loss of their child. It's a powerful story that fills in many blanks.
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
'History has treated her badly': Hamnet and the 400-year-old mystery around Shakespeare's wife and son
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Oscar-tipped new film Hamnet imagines the home life of William and Agnes #Shakespeare–and the "soul-crushing" loss of their child. It's a powerful story that fills in many blanks.
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Oscar-tipped new film Hamnet imagines the home life of William and Agnes #Shakespeare–and the "soul-crushing" loss of their child. It's a powerful story that fills in many blanks.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM