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Stratford-upon-Avon


 

Stratford-upon-Avon is a town in south Warwickshire, England. In 2001 the town had a population of 23,676. Stratford is known worldwide as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It is also the administrative centre of Stratford-on-Avon District.

History and Geography

Stratford has Anglo-Saxon origins, and grew up as a market town in medieval times. See also ford (river).

Related Topics:
Stratford - Anglo-Saxon - Market town - Medieval - Ford (river)

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