A NEW exhibition coming to Stratford this summer could pave the way for a town museum.
The pop-up exhibition, to be held at Harvard House in High Street, is a joint project between the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Stratford Society celebrating the wider history of the town.
It is also an important first step towards the potential future development of a town museum.
A key element of the project will be to gather feedback from audiences on the potential development of this dedicated museum and heritage space,
SBT CEO Rachael North said: “This agreement is welcome news for our town. This temporary exhibition will give both the Stratford Society and the trust valuable insights into what residents and visitors would like to see from any potential town museum, feeding into our longer-term aspirations for the World Shakespeare Campus as part of our masterplanning.”
The SBT will continue to have overall responsibility for managing and conserving the building in High Street, while the Stratford Society will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the exhibition.
Jann Tracy, chair of the Stratford Society, added: “We’re delighted to work with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust on this exciting project. The exhibition covers key areas of Stratford’s history, including its industry and people, and we look forward to engaging with residents and visitors and receiving their feedback.”
As part of the project, the Stratford Society is seeking volunteers to assist with the development of the exhibition and to welcome visitors.
No prior knowledge is needed. Anyone interested should email [email protected] with the subject line Harvard House.
More information, including an opening date, will be announced soon.
