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Trust paid £3,000 to save Shakespeare’s birthplace from being shipped to US

In the 1840s, Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon faced the threat of sale, as American showman P.T. Barnum aimed to move the historic home to New York. A dedicated committee formed, rallying public donations and support from notable figures like Prince Albert to save the site. Their efforts culminated in the successful acquisition of the house at auction in 1847, ensuring the preservation of this cherished cultural landmark.

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