Comments on: In Search Of William Shakespeare’s London https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 17 Sep 2015 23:29:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Crafty Theatre https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-1022994 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 23:29:33 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-1022994 This should be a “Walk of London”.

]]> By: Dannie https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-943201 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:28:13 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-943201 I made a similar journey studying in London in July of 2013. Looking for as many Shakespearean sites as I possibly could. It was part of a research project for me but I had similarly emotional reactions. I highly recommend investigating “Shakespeare’s London Theatreland” by Julian Bowsher published by the Museum of London Archaeology. It has all the Shakespearean history you would ever want to read and plenty of walks for you to go on. I also highly recommend seeing whatever show The Rose has on now. It’s a truly wonderful little venue.

]]> By: john https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942492 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 01:11:57 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942492 Thanks! This is an excellent example of why I often ask myself the rhetorical question: “Wouldn’t you just be better of reading Spitalfield’s Life instead?”

]]> By: Jill https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942325 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:34:31 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942325 Very evocative. I shall look at the cormorants in a different light and am already planning my next GA-inspired walkabout. Have you been to The Cockpit pub, also associated with Shakespeare? http://www.citypubs.co.uk/pubs/thecockpit.html

]]> By: Peter Holford https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942289 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:21:43 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942289 I’m surprised that there is anything left of Shakespeare’s London. Obviously the city has resisted wholesale demolitions starting in the 19th century to leave us these remnants. Would the George Inn in Southwark have been another possible venue?

]]> By: MorningAJ https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942227 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:00:21 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942227 What great photos. The ceiling of Middle Temple Hall is stunning.

]]> By: Linda M https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942217 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:42:23 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942217 Thank you GA. To accompany you on this walk has been the most delicious treat. To see the inside of Middle Temple Hall, where WS himself performed, is quite thrilling. When so much of London’s material history has been lost or is under threat, these precious remnants are to be especially cherished. Can’t wait to retrace your steps this summer!

]]> By: Anne https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942211 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:20:34 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942211 Thanks for sharing your journey in the Bard’s footsteps. I have visited the churches and Middle Temple before but have never been in the Hall…it looks wonderful!

]]> By: Debra Matheney https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942208 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:17:07 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942208 You so well captured my favorite area of London, the Middle Temple, where one is certainly transported back in time. I was able to have alone time in the hall in the 1970’s. Still remember how awestuck I was to be where Elizabeth I experienced a Shakespeare play. The Temple Church holds many memories for me also as a place of refuge.

Thank you so much for recalling such happy and comforting memories of a time I spent in London.

]]> By: violet hoarder https://spitalfieldslife.com/2015/04/22/in-search-of-william-shakespeares-london/#comment-942160 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:44:21 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=132918#comment-942160 Absolutely fascinating. I intend to retrace some of your steps–including Middle Temple Hall–the next time I’m in London. Thank you for the tour!

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