Anne Hathaway

Shottery (Warwickshire), England

This timber framed cottage was once the childhood home of Anne Hathaway, William Shakespeare's wife.  Today this cottage is open to the public and acts as a major tourist attraction for Shottery, a village just outside of Statford-Upon-Avon.

The Garrick Inn

Stratford-Upon-Avon (Warwickshire), England

Perhaps the oldest pub in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birth town of William Shakespeare, parts of this timber building date back to the 1400s.  Its original name was The Greyhound, but was later renamed after the Shakespearean actor, Sir David Garrick, who did a great deal to popularize Shakespeare in this town.  It has been an Inn since the year 1718.

decorative backdrop

Warwick (Warwickshire), England

The Great Fire of Warwick (1694) destroyed many of the medieval buildings it had in the town center.  Fortunately, many older timber framed buildings, like the ones seen in this picture, survived and can be found around the edges of the town center.

door details

Warwick (Warwickshire), England

Here's yet another door to add to the collection!  - I think I've mentioned before that I like doors :)

black and white

Warwick (Warwickshire), England

This black and white Tudor style building is a common sight to be seen in many parts of England.  I for one am a big fan!

Lord Leycester Hospital

Warwick (Warwickshire), England

This 16th century building was orginally a hospital for aged or injured soldiers.  Today it serves as flats provided for eight ex-servicemen and their couples.