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A person in historical clothing stands by a wooden table outside a stone cottage with a tiled roof. Another person is seen walking away on a cobbled path. Rope and jars are on the table.

Old Slaughterhouse

Tracking one building through time

These short films recollect the Old Slaughterhouse’s characters, tales surrounding the building and its history through the centuries. The films were created by Escape Arts in 2017.

Yesterday & Today

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A young soldier in an old-fashioned military uniform and a side cap, looking directly at the camera. The image is colourised and has a soft, faded background.

People of Stratford Stratford at War Yesterday & Today

Fred Winter’s Department Store

Historical snapshots

Four adults in colourful, retro-inspired outfits smile and pose together on a street during an outdoor event. People and historic buildings are visible in the background.

People of Stratford Something to Celebrate Yesterday & Today

Shakespeare’s Birthday – Phil Remembers

A recollection

Decorative lettering on a glass door reads Flower & Sons.

People of Stratford Yesterday & Today

This Working Life

Audiovisual presentation on Stratford's industries as part of Heritage Open Days 2026

Father Christmas and an elf sitting together inside a decorated holiday den filled with cuddly toys and fairy lights.

Something to Celebrate Yesterday & Today

Christmas Past and Present

Research and memories on town festivities

A Women’s Land Army and Timber Corps badge featuring a gold wheat sheaf on a white background, topped with a crown, inside a Firmin & Sons Ltd display box.

People of Stratford Stratford at War Yesterday & Today

Land Girls Interviews

Audio recordings, in their own words

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