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Saturday Snapshot-Shakespeare's Birthplace

So far, I've shown you the heights, the flora, the castles, some buildings, a museum and the natural beauty of the UK. Today's post will be about our visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace, back in 2009. I'm linking up with Melinda @Westmetromommyreads for this post.





 Hope you all enjoyed this post. Have any of you visited Shakespeare's birthplace? Let me know in the comments below and have a great weekend!

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  1. What an amazing site! We don't have spots with historical significance that old here in the US.

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    1. We have quite a few in India, but I haven't visited them in a very long time, so I don't have any pictures to share with you guys!

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  2. Wonderful! I do love visiting birthplaces of esteemed writers and playwrights. Thanks for sharing, and here are MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOTS

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    1. I think this is the only birthplace of a writer I've visited, except maybe Beatrix Potter's museum (I'm not sure whether that was her birthplace or not).

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  3. I've enjoyed visiting the UK through your photos. Shakespeare's birthplace must have been fascinating!
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  4. Awesome photos! I love LOVE Shakespeare :)

    Amy @ A Magical World Of Words

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  5. So cool! Would love to see something like that. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. I haven't. I hope to go someday! Have you seen the movie Shakespear's In Love? I fell in love with him on that!

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    1. No- I actually haven't seen that movie! I know, I know- how could I have missed it? I hope I'll get around to watching it soon though. Thanks for the reminder Yani!

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