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    Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World. Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property(房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare's family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world，for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors' Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare's period.

◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet's works.

    The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes' walk)．

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors' Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible(可进入的) to wheelchair users.

    The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace).

    宋太祖尝弹雀于后园，有群臣称有急事请见，太祖亟见之，其所奏乃常事耳。上怒，诘其故，对曰：“臣以尚急于弹雀。”上愈怒，举柱斧柄撞其口，堕两齿。其人徐俯拾齿置怀中。上骂曰：“汝怀齿，欲讼我耶！”对曰：“臣不能讼陛下，然自当有史官书之。”上既惧又说，赐金帛慰劳之。

（选自司马光《涑水记闻》）