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Journey Through Time: The Story of Rother Street Arts House

Stratford Play House, 14 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LU

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Exhibition

Visit a new exhibition on the fascinating history of Rother Street Arts House, curated by Escape Arts with researcher Martin Kenny and digital team HeritAR. Explore its past lives and the people who made a huge difference to the town.

Phil Williams

Phil Williams

Emily Minet - Holy Trinity Church

Discover the remarkable story of Rother Street Arts House through a new Heritage Open Days exhibition curated by Escape Arts with researcher Martin Kenny and digital heritage team HeritAR.

Travel through centuries of local history, from a medieval dwelling and 19th century needle factory to church, school, children's hospital, nursing home and even an emergency wartime maternity home. Explore how this extraordinary building has continually adapted to meet the changing needs of Stratford-upon-Avon and the people who shaped its story.

Meet inspiring figures including Emily Minet, whose pioneering work transformed healthcare across the town, and uncover many other forgotten stories brought to life through original research, historic photographs, illustrations and digital interpretation.

With thanks to Rother Street Arts House, Stratford Town Trust and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for their support.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
13.30 to 16.30

Location & directions

Stratford Play House, 14 Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LU

Contact on day:
Karen Williams

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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