Shop Shakespeare

The official shop for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Thank you for your support.

Every purchase from our online shop is helping to care for the world's greatest Shakespeare heritage in Stratford-upon-Avon.

06/04/2024

In the words of the First Folio's editors, John Heminges and Henry Condell: 'Well! It is now publique!

We've had a busy couple of days in The Shakespeare Bookshop celebrating the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio: All The Plays: A Children's Edition, edited by Anjna Chouhan and illustrated by . This truly stunning book is published by in association with . We're immensely proud of it and very excited finally to be selling it in our shops.

We were thrilled that Anjna and Emily were able to join us in Stratford to celebrate and sign copies. Thank you to the many friends, family and visitors who came along to say hello and buy a book.

Signed copies are exclusively available from the bookshop while stocks last.

08/11/2023

On the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio, we're thrilled to launch our collaboration with award-winning Stratford jewellery maker - a silver jewellery collection inspired by the decorative initial letters and printers' ornaments in the First Folio.

Taking inspiration from the First Folio in collection, Sara was particularly drawn to the marks created by the letterpress printing process. The textures and distinctive edges of the pieces she has designed reflect the subtle imperfections and texture of impressed type.

The collection consists of seven pieces, from a stud earrings set to a statement pendant. All the pieces are sterling silver and hand finished, making each piece unique.

Swipe to see the collection.
Shop in store and online.

#

21/07/2023

Ben and David Crystal's recently published Everyday Shakespeare: Lines for Life is a thoughtful, elegantly presented book of quotations, gathering lines from the lesser-known corners of Shakespeare's plays and poems that capture our everyday thoughts and emotions. We invited Ben and David to tell us more about the book in our blog. (Link in bio).

Copies of Everyday Shakespeare are available in store and online and include a bookplate signed by the authors.

@‌johnmurrays @‌shakespearebt

01/05/2022

With National Gardening Week around the corner we've delved into our shop photo archives to when Sir Roy Strong, eminent art historian and garden designer, visited Shakespeare's New Place to celebrate the publication of his book The Quest for Shakespeare's Garden in 2016.

Beautifully illustrated with images from Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection, the book tells the story of the recreated Elizabethan knot garden at New Place, the inspiration behind its development, and its place in garden history.

Shop in store or online 👉 https://bit.ly/3kkFfid

28/04/2022

Decorations aren't just for Christmas -we like to think they can bring cheer and joy all year round. Our handmade Anne Hathaway hanging decoration is the perfect addition to any bookshelf or door handle. With several Shakespeare inspired designs to choose from, which one will you pick? Shop decorations https://bit.ly/3Lh9y5l

24/04/2022

Our William is taking it easy on his big birthday weekend.

William is our exclusive limited edition bear, handmade by . He's a fully jointed bear made of mohair and wool felt, with a hand-embroidered nose and smile to ensure every bear has his own irresistible personality. The perfect birthday gift for Shakespeare fans and teddy bear collectors. https://bit.ly/3O9EDtf

21/04/2022

We think we've found the perfect spot for our tea break this . We can drink in the view while we dunk our clotted cream shortbread biscuits into a lovely mug of English breakfast tea - all from our Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon souvenir range illustrated by Louise Mulgrew.

17/04/2022

A favourite springtime read this Easter, the exquisite Shakespeare on Flowers. This cut-paper panorama pop unfolds to reveal a host of quotations from Shakespeare's poems and plays about flowers and plants, all beautifully illustrated by Dawn Cooper. Shop in store or online.

14/04/2022

How we celebrate Easter at the Shakespeare Shop 😋
You can now enjoy our Gingerbread Shakespeare wherever you are as we've just added our locally handmade gingerbread biscuits to the online shop https://bit.ly/3jrJ1WC

12/04/2022

🎉 Exciting News from the Bookshop 🎉

We are delighted to announce that Professor Sir Jonathan Bate will be signing copies of his new memoir Mad About Shakespeare: From Classroom to Theatre to Emergency Room

⭐️When? Friday 22 April, 2.30-3pm.
⭐️Where? The Shakespeare Bookshop, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

Do come along and say hello 👋

If you can't join us on the day but would still like to buy the book, you can pre-order a signed copy online for the special price of £22.

07/04/2022

You may have noticed the familiar WS motif that appears across many of our exclusive ranges. Did you know the design was inspired by a gold signet ring bearing the initials W.S. discovered in Stratford-upon-Avon, in a field next to Holy Trinity Church?

The ring dates from the late 16th or early 17th century and it's believed that it may have belonged to William Shakespeare.

The ring has been in our care since 1868 and can be seen in the newly reopened exhibition at Shakespeare's New Place. Explore exclusive gifts with our WS motif online https://bit.ly/3uTouiM

03/04/2022

Read more about the inspiration for our brilliant pocket dial bangle and pendant, the use of pocket dials in Shakespeare's time and how they were regarded as symbols of wealth in our latest retail blog https://bit.ly/3uPDwGC. Shop Jewellery https://bit.ly/36O94Eu

Address

The Shakespeare Shop, 13 Henley Street
Stratford-Upon-Avon
CV376QW

Telephone

+441789204016

Website

https://shop.shakespeare.org.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Shop Shakespeare posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Shop Shakespeare:

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Shop in Stratford-upon-Avon?