He was a man, take him for all in all,
I shall not look upon his like again.
(Hamlet Act One, Scene Two)
Hamlet praises his dead father by stressing his unique character. As poet and playwright, William Shakespeare was, and is, genuinely unique; beyond comparison.
Shakespeare is the stuff of legend, but in so many ways he was a typical Londoner. Though an incomer, he became part of the London scene; though he rarely wrote about London, his plays are full of characters and situations his fellow citizens would recognise from their own daily lives.
To explore the story of William Shakespeare in London is also to appreciate an exciting time in the City’s development. It is a time of social advancement and international development, with London at the centre of England’s coming of age.
This is a companion to Shakespeare tour, exploring aspects of his London and how they informed his works.
We are delighted that our tour will, once again, be led by Dr David Charnick PhD, a qualified City of London Guide and a member of the City of London Guide Lecturers Association.
This is a virtual tour hosted live via Zoom video conferencing, where David will show slides and give a talk to accompany them. There will be the opportunity for questions both during and after the talk.
Tickets are £10 per person - this includes the cost of the event and a donation to CLWCA.
Photograph © David Charnick
Details about how to access this virtual event will be shared with attendees on the day.
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