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ca. 1700

Ralph Brooke's compilation of arms granted by William Dethick: includes the arms of "Shakespeare the player"

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ca. 1700

Sketch of arms of "Shakespeare the player" in a heraldic scrapbook

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ca. 1614 - ca. 1705

Armorial compiled by various heralds, with the coat of arms of “William Shackspeare"

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1558 - 1776

Parish Register, Holy Trinity Church

The parish register for Holy Trinity Church contains five references to William Shakespeare.

early 17th century

Ralph Brooke's compilation of arms granted by William Dethick: copy with the arms of "Shakespeare the player"

This manuscript contains a depiction of Shakespeare’s arms that clearly refers to William, rather than to his father, John.

early 17th century

Manuscript songbook including "Come away, come away Come away, come away Hecate" from Macbeth

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17th century

The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, including music from Twelfth Night and Winter's Tale

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ca. 17th century

Armorial with the arms of "Shakespear the player"

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ca. 17th century

Armorial arranged by category, with the arms of “Shakspeare” depicted under “Lances”

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ca. late 17th century

Alphabet of Arms, with blank entry for "Shakespere"

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