Historical Events tagged with "stratford-upon-avon"
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Shakespeare and Hathaway's Immediate Marriage Bond
November 28th, 1582 442 years ago
William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway secured a £40 bond to marry immediately without the customary posting of wedding banns. This unusual arrangement allowed them to hastily formalize their union in Stratford-upon-Avon, a significant step for couples wishing to avoid the traditional waiting period. The bond represented a substantial sum, indicating the seriousness of their commitment and perhaps the urgency of their situation, as Anne was already pregnant at the time.
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