Anonymous Shake-Speare: The Man Behind

William Shakespeare had nothing to do with the actor and moneylender William Shaksper from Stratford-upon-Avon. The man behind the nom de plume "William Shakespeare" was, in fact, a very well-educated aristocrat who often frequented the court of Elizabeth and whose real name was Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford. The dramas of Shakespeare were not written for the Globe Theatre but for the Queen's court. The dramatist Ben Jonson published the Shakespearian works and saw to it that a monument, with a bust of the "marionette dramatist" William Shaksper was erected in the church of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Your Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon

Your Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon - A Jarrold Guide Book

Stratford-upon-Avon is a picturesque town beautifully situated on the River Avon with a wealth of black and white timber framed buildings. It is, of course, most famous for being the birthplace of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare.

In 2011 Stratford-upon-Avon was voted the sixth best destination in the UK by the world's largest travel website, Tripadvisor

Places to visit in and around Stratford-upon-Avon – Life of Shakespeare – Shakespeare Houses – Famous Theatres – History of the Town – Town Walk