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Shakespeare's London
We describe here the London that Shakespeare would have known and provide a little history on the Elizabethan era.

The Streets and people of Shakespeare's London
We discuss when Shakespeare may have come to London and take a little time ot picture the streets of the Elizabethan capital to qwhich he came.

James Burbage, The Theatre, Master of the Revels
This article discusses how James Burbage founded the first stationary theatre in London and gives a little of the background against which actors had to perform.

Christopher Marlowe
We introduce Christopher Marlowe whom many thought was the greatest playwright of his generation. Even Shakespeare would have acknowledged him as such.

Shakespeare comes to work in London
How did Shakespeare find his way from Stratford and onto the London stage? The truth is we do not know for certain, but in this article we turn to a rumour that was well established by the 18th century.

The Death of Christopher Marlowe
In 1593 plague returned to London and Christopher Marlowe left the city for Dartford. But he was summoned back when he went to dine with three men the consequnces were fatal. Here we discuss the events behind the death of Marlowe.

Philip Henslow William Shakespeare The Rose Playhouse Robert Greene
Robert Greene died in 1592. But before he breathed his last he felt the need to warn several of his fellow playwrites about an "upstart crow." That upstart crow was William Shakespeare and Greene's attach on him is the first real mention we have of Shakespeare in London.

Shakespeare's first published work.
Unlike Marlowe, Shakespeare had chosen not to leave London, but rather had chosen to stay and put the finishing touches to his first published work, Venus and Adonis. It is with this poem that we begin to reveal how Shakespeare's own life is revealed in his writing, for he dedicates the work thus:

Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day
Here we discuss the Sonnets of Shakespeare and wnder who his most famous one "Shall I compare thee to a summers day" was about.

Shakespeare's Sonnets
We talk about Shakespeare's Sonnets and discuss how they may well have been drawn from his inner turmoil. The article then goes on to introduce the famous dark lady.

The Dark Lady of the Sonnets
We ask the question who was the Dark Lady of the Sonnets and discuss various likely contenders including one whose claim seems promising.

The Inspiration For Romeo and Juliet
Two families whom Shakespeare would have known of during his involvement with the Earl of Southhampton had long been feuding and they may well jave been the inspiration for the deud that begins Romeo and Juliet.

Sir Thomas Lucy Charlecote Park
The final part of our look at Shakespeare's London discusses another legend as to why Shakespeare left Stratford and concerns Sir Thomas Lucy the owner of Charlecote Park.

London guided walks and tours
London Walks exlain and lead you through the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

The Changing of the Guard
The ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Place is explained and you can learn how to know which regiment of foot soldier you are viewing.

London self guided walks to The Changing of the Guard
This final section of the Changing of the Guard walk tells you how to get the best view of this popular ceremony.

Dick Whittington
A look at the life and times of London's most famous Lord Mayor ever, Sir Richard Whittington - Dick Whittington as he is better known to generations of pantomime goers.

Dick Turpin King of Highwaymen or Just Plain Psychopath.
Dick Turpin is a legendary figure who has long been considered a gentleman of the road. But in this article we strip away the fiction and take a look at the real Dick Turpin.