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Death by Shakespeare by Kathryn Harkup - An Extract

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Death by Shakespeare by Kathryn Harkup - An Extract

Kathryn Harkup, best-selling author of A is for Arsenic and Making the Monster, turns her discerning scientific eye to Shakespeare and the varied and creative ways his characters die. We are delighted to share with you an extract from Kathryn's book, Death by Shakespeare: Snakebites, Stabbings and Broken Hearts.

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The making of A Shakespeare Motley (Part 3)

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The making of A Shakespeare Motley (Part 3)

In the third instalment of our blog about A Shakespeare Motley we look at the images we loved, their visual appeal and their influence on our wider product development plans in retail.

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The making of A Shakespeare Motley (Part 2)

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The making of A Shakespeare Motley (Part 2)

In the second instalment of our blog about A Shakespeare Motley, Emma Mulveagh and Adam Sherratt discuss some of the illustrations that excited and inspired them in the creation of the book.

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The making of A Shakespeare Motley

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The making of A Shakespeare Motley
In the first instalment of our blog exploring A Shakespeare Motley, Emma Mulveagh and Adam Sherratt from our retail development team reveal the design inspirations for the project, from first thoughts to the finished book.

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Meet the Maker: Katie Beswick of Little Bird Soaps

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Meet the Maker: Katie Beswick of Little Bird Soaps
In the first of our Meet the Maker blogs we shine our spotlight on Katie Beswick of Little Bird Soaps, based locally in Stratford-upon-Avon. Katie has been making our artisan soaps for the Shakespeare Shop for many years, using all natural ingredients, including herbs harvested from the Shakespeare gardens. We asked her about the process and what inspires her.

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