Today the choir made the trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Our first stop was in Shottery at the home of Anne Hathaway, to whom Shakespeare was married when he was eighteen. Together they had three children. It was a quaint cottage in the Tudor style framed with local oak and a thatched roof.
The bulk of the afternoon was spent in Stratford itself, starting with a driving tour of the main sites. The choir was then dropped off in the town centre for individual exploration. Possible places to see included the birthplace of Shakespeare, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the like. Of course, there were many shops, cafes, and pubs to visit. There was even a magic shop where one could buy a wand similar to Harry Potter's.
In the evening we entertained the people of nearby Alveston with a small concert featuring a selection of music from our repertoire. Choral and ensemble pieces were punctuated with wonderful organ pieces performed beautifully by Warren and Tammy-Jo. It was wonderful to help St. James parish raise funds for the repair of their church tower.
It will be great to spend a few days rest in Gloucester before we start next week's evensongs.
Glen W.
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