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Stratford-upon-Avon

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The location of Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon in 2004

Stratford-upon-Avon is a town in England. It is famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It lies on the River Avon, 22 miles (35 km) south east of Birmingham and 8 miles (13 km) south west of the county town, Warwick.

Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Memorial Theatre opened in 1879 and burned down in 1926. It was replaced by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre