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 A Joker takes a photograph of his fellow Joker dressed in the clothes of William Shakespeare's time during the Tudor period. They are taking part in the annual Shakespeare's birthday celebrations. 
in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire,Britain

Stratford celebrates its most famous son, William Shakespeare's birthday on the 23rd April and the weekend of celebrations is held on the Saturday nearest to that date.

The long procession winds its way around the town centre to the Holy Trinity Church where the great playwright is buried. The laying of floral tributes are placed on the bard's grave. Britain 
The celebrations remain one of the few engagements for the Diplomatic corps outside London. 
 Keywords: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, 15th century costume, Shakespeare's birthday, England, Britain, U.K, event, birthday, Tudor, Jokers, Elizabeth 1st
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A Joker takes a photograph of his fellow Joker dressed

in the clothes of William Shakespeare's time during the Tudor period. They are taking part in the annual Shakespeare's birthday celebrations.
in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire,Britain

Stratford celebrates its most famous son, William Shakespeare's birthday on the 23rd April and the weekend of celebrations is held on the Saturday nearest to that date.

The long procession winds its way around the town centre to the Holy Trinity Church where the great playwright is buried. The laying of floral tributes are placed on the bard's grave. Britain
The celebrations remain one of the few engagements for the Diplomatic corps outside London.
Keywords: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, 15th century costume, Shakespeare's birthday, England, Britain, U.K, event, birthday, Tudor, Jokers, Elizabeth 1st