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Stratford, Shakespeare's hometown
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Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, one of the most influential English-language poets of all time. Featuring many unique buildings that remain in place to this day, the town is an important tourist destination in the UK, offering a variety of leisure experiences.

A statue of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, where he was born in 1564. /CFP
A statue of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, where he was born in 1564. /CFP

A statue of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, where he was born in 1564. /CFP

The former residence of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England /CFP
The former residence of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England /CFP

The former residence of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England /CFP

Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town on the River Avon in Warwickshire, England, best known as the hometown of the great English playwright William Shakespeare. /CFP
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town on the River Avon in Warwickshire, England, best known as the hometown of the great English playwright William Shakespeare. /CFP

Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town on the River Avon in Warwickshire, England, best known as the hometown of the great English playwright William Shakespeare. /CFP

With a history dating back over 800 years, Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. /CFP
With a history dating back over 800 years, Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. /CFP

With a history dating back over 800 years, Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. /CFP

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