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Shakespeare's Head

At one time the pub was owned by Thomas and John Shakespeare, who liked to think they were related to the man himself. The statue dates back to about 1910 and lost a hand to a WW2 bomb.

Site: Shakespeare's Head (1 memorial)

W1, Carnaby Street, Shakespeare's Head pub

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Shakespeare's Head

Subjects commemorated i

William Shakespeare

Born and died in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birth date is usually given as the ...

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