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Stratford upon Avon

The name of Stratford-upon-Avon is famous around the world as the birthplace of William Shakespeare and today the town is the centre of the Shakespeare industry with thousands of tourists arriving each day. Right: Shakespeare's Birthplace in Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon.

Right: Holy Trinity Church where William Shakespeare is buried. Inside is his tomb and monument. Above: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, opened in 1932, stands on the banks of the River Avon.

Right: This statue of Shakespeare is in Bancroft Gardens, opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on the other side of the canal basin. Above: Anne Hathaway's Cottage was the early home of Shakespeare's wife.

Left: This chain ferry takes passengers across the River Avon at Stratford. Above: The lock from Bancroft canal basin to the River Avon.

Left: The River Avon from the lock into Bancroft Basin. In the distance we can see Holy Trinity Church. Many people visit Stratford by boat, on the River Avon and the Stratford upon Avon Canal that form part of the Avon Ring of waterways. If you would like to know more about these, or any other, navigable waterways in the UK please visit my Waterways Information web site at www.jim-shead.com.

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