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Dedicated to the proposition that the works of Shakespeare were written by Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.
The de Vere Society 40th Anniversary Autumn event. A magnificent day was had celebrating all that the DVS has been and all it’s yet to become. 'What's past is prologue'. Thank you to everyone who came and shared the mirth and laughter with us on this special day, we look forward to many, many more!
‘As in a vault, an ancient receptacle Where for this many hundred years the bones Of all my buried ancestors are packed;’ -Romeo & Juliet (act 4, sc iii). Tombs of the de Vere's, once many more, now resting at St. Stephen's Chapel, Bures, Essex.
“This exhibition is both what you didn’t know about the 16th century, and also what you didn’t know about Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Ida B. Wells, Phillis Wheatley and Rosa Parks,” says Folger Institute Director Patricia Akhimie of "To Hear Her Speak." www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Folger exhibition explores Black women’s 400-year relationship with Shakespeare
The Folger Shakespeare Library’s “To Hear Her Speak” also looks at how Black women were represented — and misrepresented — during the Bard’s lifetime.
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A Tirade about a Joust in Trebizond: How Was Edward de Vere involved in this example of Commedia Erudite in 1575? By Jan Schaeffer Available to read on our Substack now: shakespeareidentified.substack.com/p/a-tirade-a...
A fantastic addition to our Autumn celebration event this year is the opportunity to come away with one of these Shakespeare inspired vivacious paintings by Oxfordian Lynne Suo. For tickets to our event - de-vere-society.yapsody.com/event/index/...
Chapter 8 of Richard Malim's 'The Shakespeare Revolution' is now available on our Substack for paid subscribers. shakespeareidentified.substack.com/p/the-shakes...
The Shakespeare Revolution Chapter 8 — The Plays
by Richard Malim
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Wivenhoe Muses by James and Catherine Dodds is brilliant book documenting the history of Wivenhoe Hall which, for its authors, resulted in an imaginative tumble into the wonderful world of Oxfordianism. Well worthy of any Oxfordian's bookshelf.
Musings on Edward’s very early years at Great Ankerwyke, Buckinghamshire and then at Hill Hall, Theydon Mount, Essex by Jane Greatorex, avalible now to read for our paid subscribers. shakespeareidentified.substack.com/p/musings-on...
'The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur' is a brilliant exhibition currently on show, until 22nd November '26, at The Beaney in Canterbury, UK. Featuring original documents relating to Marlowe's enigmatic escapades as well as his interweavings with Shakespeare. Well worth a visit!
Tickets now on sale for our October meeting and 40th Anniversary celebrations, join us! deveresociety.co.uk/event/celebr...
Close up of 'Scene from Hamlet' 1840, oil on canvas by Richard Dadd. Currently on show at the Richard Dadd 'Beyond Bedlam' exhibition at @royalacademy.bsky.social
On this day, 487 years ago, Queen Elizabeth I was born. 'Heaven, from thy endless goodness, send / prosperous life, long, and ever happy, to the high / and mighty princess of England, Elizabeth.' - Henry VIII (act 5, sc 4)
Flora Friday 🌼 "Here's flowers for you;Hot lavender, mints, savory, marjoram;" - The Winter's Tale (act 4, sc iv) Winter savory is what we now call what Shakespeare would have known simply as Savoy (Satureja montana). Here it is growing at Audley End house today.
Flora Friday 🌼 "There thou prick'st her with a thistle," - Much Ado About Nothing (act 3, sc IV).
Flora Friday 🌼 "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember" - Hamlet (act 4, sc v). Ancient Greeks used to put Rosemary in their hair while studying to help them remember their scholastic pursuits. Judging by his bounty of knowledge, it seems Shakespeare may have done the same.
Flora Friday 🌼 “Yet mark'd I where the bolt of Cupid fell: It fell upon a little western flower, Before milk-white, now purple with love's wound, And maidens call it love-in-idleness.” - Midsummer Night's Dream (act 2, sc II).
Flora Friday 🌼 "The bay trees in our country are all wither'd". - Richard II (act II, sc 4). Thankfully, this isn't the case today. See picture: A very healthy Bay tree in an otherwise scorched England. ☀️
Flora Friday 🌼. "O, how much more doth beauty beauteous seem / By that sweet ornament which truth doth give! / The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem / For that sweet odor which doth in it live." Sonnet 54. A moment of appreciation for Shake-speare's most referenced botanical bloom.
Flora Friday. 🌼 'The marigold, that goes to bed wi' the sun/ And with him rises weeping' - The Winter's Tale (act IV, sc 4). Shakespeare mentions the marigold 6 times throughout his works, often relating it to the 'twinkling' sun. Befitting these current Sol sizzling climes.
On this day, 451 years ago, Elizabeth de Vere, the eldest child of Edward de Vere and Anne Cecil was born at Theobald’s House, Hertfordshire. Despite controversial beginnings, Elizabeth went on to become the first female Lord of Mann, taking charge of administrative duties until her death in 1627.
"In October of 1601 De Vere begins to complain of his health again in letters to his brother-in-law, Robert Cecil, who was representing him in certain legal matters at Court."
Did Shake-speare Die of a Stroke?
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Dr. Kevin Gilvary and Dr. E. M. Jolly review the great achievement of J. T. Looney in establishing the case for Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, to be considered the true author of the works of William Shakespeare. shakespeareidentified.substack.com/p/shakespear...
On this Midsummer Eve, remember to steer clear of hawthorn thickets and woodland clearings; unless of course you want to cross paths with Puck and Oberon. In which case, beware, while there is a flower to make one ‘madly dote’, there is also another that restores…pick wisely!
Our ‘Becoming Oxfordian Video Competition’ has now ended! We have been delighted by the response and deeply moved by the personal journeys that have been shared with us. For Alevi Peña's full Oxfordian story please head over to - shakespeareidentified.substack.com/p/becoming-o...
