Shakespeare's twin children baptised, 2 February 1585

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Date:2nd of February 1585

Description:Page of the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, containing the entry for the baptism of Shakespeare's children, Hamnet and Judith.

'Hamnet & Judeth sonne & daughter to William Shakspere'

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust reference: DR 243/1

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Entry in the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, recording the baptism of Shakespeare's ...

Shakespeare's twin children baptised, 2 February 1585

Page of the parish register, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, containing the entry for the ...

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Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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