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Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon , has achieved fame as the place of baptism and burial of William Shakespeare . Many thousands of tourists visit the church each year to visit his grave inside the church. Holy Trinity contains many interesting features, including:
It is said that Shakespeare's body is buried 20 feet (approx. 7 metres) deep to prevent its theft . Above the grave, a badly eroded stone slab displays his Epitaph : :Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear, :To dig the dust enclosed here. :Blest be the man that spares these stones, :But cursed be he that moves my bones. The church is open to visitors for much of the year. A small contribution is requested to access the chancel and sanctuary in which Shakespeare is buried. Photography is not permitted inside the church. A gift shop stocks a selection of postcards, books and other gifts. EXTERNAL LINKS
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