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- This module explores England at a time of transition from medieval to modern, by looking at the life and work of William Shakespeare. It explores Shakespeare's schooling, the growth of towns in Tudor England, yeoman prosperity, trade and commerce, and the impact of the Renaissance and the printing press. It concludes with a celebration of the cosmopolitan nature of Elizabethan London.
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History of Britain - Changing Lives
Explore England in the age of Shakespeare: a time of transition from the medieval to the modern. (7.5 mins)
Chapter Breakdown
- 1. Shakespeare's genius shows us a world in transition - from the medieval to the modern.
- 2. New ways of learning, new ways of thinking. Shakespeare's schooldays show how much things were changing.
- 3. Daring to question ancient knowledge - and to confront the reality of the human condition.
- 4. Shakespeare makes his way to London - and what he found there: a cosmopolitan world.
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Location details
You can't explore Shakespeare's world without a visit to Stratford - but to be honest it's so overrun with tourists it's hard to recommend. The Birthplace Museum and RSC Theatre are worth a visit.
Unfortunately the old schoolroom in the Edward VI Grammar School isn't open to the public.
The replica of the Globe in Southwark, London, is well worth a visit. It's very atmospheric, and the guided tours are informative.
It's well placed for other attractions; Tate Bankside, the Clink, the replica of Drake's Golden Hinde, and the Old Operating Theatre are all nearby.
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