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Questions about Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Where is William Shakespeare buried?

William Shakespeare is buried in the chancel of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. He was buried there on the 25th of April 1616. His wife Anne Hathaway and eldest daughter Susanna Shakespeare are also buried in the chancel alongside him.

When was William Shakespeare baptised at Holy Trinity Church?

William Shakespeare was baptised at Holy Trinity Church on the 26th of April 1564. The church still possesses the original Elizabethan register recording his baptism, though it is kept by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for safekeeping.

How old is the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon?

The Church of the Holy Trinity dates from 1210, making it Stratford-upon-Avon's oldest building. It was built on the site of an earlier Saxon monastery.

Why is Holy Trinity Church sometimes called Shakespeare's Church?

Holy Trinity Church is called Shakespeare's Church because it was the site of William Shakespeare's baptism on the 26th of April 1564 and his burial on the 25th of April 1616. More than 200,000 tourists visit the church each year largely because of this connection.

What is the American window in Holy Trinity Church Stratford-upon-Avon?

The American window is a stained-glass window in St Peter's Chapel at Holy Trinity Church, unveiled in 1896 and inscribed "The Gift of America to Shakespeare's Church." It was a transatlantic tribute to the church's association with William Shakespeare.

When was the pipe organ at Holy Trinity Church Stratford-upon-Avon built?

The pipe organ at Holy Trinity Church was built in 1841 by the organ builder William Hill. It is a large three-manual instrument that has since been restored by the firms Hill, Norman and Beard, and by Nicholson. The organ case was designed by George Frederick Bodley and Thomas Garner.