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Shakespeare's Church: A Parish for the World
Edited by Val Horsler with an Introduction by Professor Jonathan Bate

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ABOUT THE BOOK
A fascinating portrait of a typical English parish church that just happens to be world famous as the burial place of the world’s most celebrated dramatist. The year 2010 marks the 800th anniversary of Holy Trinity’s re-foundation, and through its story over eight centuries, we get a vivid sense of a rich cultural context in the medieval Midlands, and the turbulent centuries that followed, as the Church continued to serve its community.

The book will be a living portrait of the parish at work from past to present, set in the context of its connections with Shakespeare, the church of his time, and its broader history. The title A Parish for the World underlines its relevance to the entire international community of Shakespeare lovers, tens of thousands of whom visit the Church every year.

THEMES AND TOPICS
Preface: Dame Judi Dench + Introduction: Professor Jonathan Bate + The Church in the Past: Anglo-Saxon origins; The medieval building and the College; Post- Reformation changes; Victorian renovations; Conservation now + The Church and the Town: The Guild Chapel and the Guildhall; The Church Court; Links with King Edward VI Grammar School + The Shakespeare connection: The Church as part of his life; Stratford and Warwickshire influences and echoes in his work; His direct connections – baptism and burial; His family’s connections; Garrick and the Shakespeare Festival + The Church Today; Music; The Bells; Drama; Links with local schools; Tourism + The Church in the Community + Into the Future

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Take advantage of the special online discount price of £20.00 (plus p&p). Overseas delivery options also available. The RRP on publication will be £25.00.