Shakespeare's grave, Stratford upon Avon
A view of Shakespeare's grave in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon. The stone slab covering his grave is inscribed with a curse against anyone who disturbs his bones: ~~Shakespeare's grave.Good frend for Iesvs sake forbeare, ~~To digg the dvst encloased heare. ~~Blest be ye man yt spares thes stones, ~~And cvrst be he yt moves my bones. ~~On the wall above the chancel is a monument with a bust of Shakespeare writing with a quill pen
Picture No
10410531
Media ID
47973876
Size
4329px x 5775px
(1.8MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Unattributed photograph
Date
circa 1909
