Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was built in 1874-9, and a library/art gallery (now museum) were added 1881. It stands on the site of the Rotunda built for the 1769 Shakespeare Jubilee, this was the beginning of modern interest in Shakespeare and his work.

Location

Warwickshire Stratford upon Avon

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

theatre leisure museum shakespeare victorian (1837 - 1901)