“…on to Stratford Upon Avon. We went past Shakespeare’s birthplace, found accommodation then out for walk. It’s a very quaint English town and the river is beautiful. We went for another ride in a little boat. We saw only the outside of the Memorial Theatre – the only way in is to attend a performance. It’s right in the heart of the town. We walked out to the beautiful Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried, just along the river a bit from the theatre. Next morning we explored the shops for post-cards and souvenirs, then went back to the church to see Shakespeare’s grave inside, and set off for Manchester. I can’t attempt to describe the beautiful country through which we passed the whole way – everything blooming, pink and white hawthorn, pink and white chestnuts, trees from yellow green to red copper beeches, and green grass everywhere and yellow buttercups”.
Excerpt from Jean’s letter to her sister Mary, 19th June
