Thursday, March 12, 2009

Historic - Posting for March 3rd

The picture is of Anne Hathaway's home in Stratford-upon-Avon.  A little history follows:  William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway were granted a marriage licence by the Bishop of Worcester. They were married at Temple Grafton, a village approximately five miles (8 km) from Stratford. After their marriage , as was the custom, Anne Hathaway Shakespeare would have left her home at Hewland Farm to live with William Shake-speare in his father, John Shakespeare's house on Henley Street in Stratford. Six months after the wedding and marriage, in May 1583, Anne and William became the parents of Susanna, the reason for Will and Anne Hathaway having to marry with such haste. The baptism of Susanna was conducted on May 26, in Stratford Parish Church. Will and his wife Anne Hathaway started their married life in Stratford. 

8 comments:

  1. Love this image - one of my favorites today. So cottage like!

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  2. After supplying such a great photo, so suited to the theme and telling the story so well, I am not able to use my favourite Shakespeare quote: "Get thee to a Nunnery" alas and alack!

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  3. Great spot this is...really love the roof!

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  4. Lovely shot and a great history lesson!

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  5. A charming photo and a great story to go with it!

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  6. Wow, this home is still standing? I love the little story you told and its a lovely image...

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  7. Thanks for the history lesson and for providing us with such a lovely photo.

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