> Where was William Shakespeare born?And the answer: Stratford-upon-Avon. Photo credit: Diliff [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Diliff].In 1564,William Shakespeare was born on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon. A markettown originally, it became a major tourist destination in the nineteenth centurydue to its association with Shakespeare.To visit or not to visit Stratford-upon-Avon— that is the question. Though,perhaps as Shakespeare intended it, such a question becomes rhetorical whenconsidering the beauty of small town Stratford-upon-Avon. Shakespeare's home isnow designated as a mecca for "all lovers of literature," and has undergonesubstantial repairs since its construction in the 1500s. With the aid ofluminaries like Charles Dickens, the house was purchased and restored to itsoriginal 16th-century appearance in 1847. Fun fact!The walled garden at the back of Shakespeare's house is adorned with flowers andplants known to grow during his time. Talk about living history!However, Stratford-upon-Avon isn't just home to Shakespeare— it's also home toShakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway (no, not the actress). About a mile west ofStratford-upon-Avon sits a beautiful 12-roomed farmhouse where Anne Hathaway,spent her childhood. Known as Hewlands Farm in the 16th century, it had morethan 90 acres of land and is about 3 times the size of a typical cottage. The oldest building in Stratford-upon-Avon dates back to 1210. Known as theplace of baptism (1564) and burial (1616) of William Shakespeare, Holy TrinityChurch is Stratford-upon-Avon’s oldest building. Learn more about the historic and gorgeous town here[https://infactcollaborative.com/cities/facts-about-stratford-upon-avon.html].