The 1st thought that came to mind is more traffic problems: http://www.stratford-herald.com/7063...or-centre.html
More Redevelopment Plans for Stratford
The 1st thought that came to mind is more traffic problems: http://www.stratford-herald.com/7063...or-centre.html
World Shakespeare Centre
Oh good God, hasn't Stratford got enough Shakespeare already?
https://www.stratford-herald.com/new...ratfo-9204541/
Maybe kill the golden goose?
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
I'm starting to think of Stratford as being a 1 trick pony, and the pony's in danger of being flogged to death.
The project's missed out on some funding, but it's only delaying the inevitable: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/ne...m-bid-22126356
As far as I know, nowhere else claims Shakespeare?"reinforce Stratford-upon-Avon's position as the epicentre of the Shakespearian experience"
From the outline on the map, that is one big site. What are they going to fill it with?
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
The plan seems to include 'community facilities', housing, shops & offices as well as a load of Shakespeare gubbins. The words 'theme park' keep popping into my head for some reason.
They don't want the Earl of Oxford or Francis Bacon taking the credit!Originally Posted by rebbonk
Now that might provoke an interesting discussion.
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
Haha!
The land 'needed' for the 'World Shakespeare Centre' is up for grabs. I suspect the owner's in for a nice payday, and the people of Stratford District are going to be paying for this white elephant for decades: https://www.stratford-herald.com/new...strat-9238781/
Last edited by Lex; 05-02-2022 at 05:41 PM.
Some halfwit's decided that moving the coach drop off point to Rother Market's a good idea (for added 'wow factor' for tourists arriving in Stratford). The town's jammed up enough already without dumping tens of coaches in the already crammed streets: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news...or-public-say/
The consultation is now upon us: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news...n-is-now-open/
If you really believe in public consultations. My experience is that they are only ever 'quoted' when they go in the direction that those in power (or those funding) want them to go.
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.
The only winners will be the property owners who stand to make a fat pile of cash from selling up.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is taking over an empty shop next door to its HQ. Stratford really is turning into a one trick pony: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-67704914
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