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We're just about to wrap up our trip to London. After spending a day exploring The Globe and Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford Upon-Avon, it's time to explore the streets of London. Let's go for a nice long walk and read a bit more about the famous playwright.
We're just about to wrap up our trip to London. After spending a day exploring The Globe and Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford Upon-Avon, it's time to explore the streets of London. Let's go for a nice long walk and read a bit more about the famous playwright.
1. Let's do lunch
1. Let's do lunch
I'm assuming you slept in and skipped breakfast, so let's just be honest - it's lunch time! When you are visiting London, you absolutely MUST try fish and chips. The "fish" is usually a deep fried, battered cod, and "chips" actually means "french fries" in the United Kingdom!
While relaxing over lunch, let's take a look over Shakespeare's life. Here's a fantastic timeline to help you get a better picture of his life as a whole.
What are some examples of things that Shakespeare wrote in his lifetime? It's not only plays that he's known for...
2. It's Tea Time!
2. It's Tea Time!
Londoners and other English folks are well known for their love of tea. There's actually a special time of the day dedicated to drinking tea called "high tea". This tradition has been along for a long time - including Shakespeare's day! Let's pull over at the next tea shop you see for a little bit more quiet reading time.
When we are talking about Shakespeare's TIME, we are talking about the ELIZABETHAN ERA (aka during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I). She was a powerful, persuasive leader who appreciated and supported the arts, making much of what Shakespeare is famous for possible. Click here to read a bit more about the Elizabethan Era.
Which social class do you think Shakespeare would have belonged to? Why?
What is something shocking about Elizabethan Family Life?
3. The Rest of London
3. The Rest of London
You've done everything there is to do to experience the incredible history of William Shakespeare, but there's still so much left to see in London! Spend the rest of your day hitting the other famous sights the city has to offer. Here are a few articles to help you choose your top three MUST SEE destinations in the city before you go.
What are your THREE MUST SEE destinations in London before heading home?
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