Stratford-upon-Avon
Because of one W. Shakespeare it as though the last four hundred years never happened in Stratford-upon-Avon. The understandable urge to preserve everything as it was in the Bard’s day, means that you get a fascinating insight into all sorts of aspects of Elizabethan life: gardening, medicine, and architecture, to name but a few. That said, for most people the highlight of any visit is a trip to the theatre; the Royal Shakespeare Company regularly perform in three venues across the town.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Stratford-upon-Avon (The South Midlands) include Barford, Claverdon, Coventry, Gaydon, Haseley, Henley in Arden, Henley-In-Arden, Kineton, Loxley Nr Stratford Upon Avon, Oxhill, Shipston on Stour, Shipston-On-Stour, Straford-upon-Avon, Stratford On Avon, Stratford upon Avon, Stratford-on-Avon, Stratford-on-Somerset, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwick, Warwickshire, Waterside, Welford upon Avon, Wellesbourne, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
