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People of Stratford

Sharing some of the stories and faces of the people who make up our community.

A collage of magazine clippings featuring eyes, portraits of women, a baby, and the word feast overlaid on a newspaper page reporting on a mayor in a wrestling match.

People of Stratford

We’re Inspired

Creative responses to trailblazers for women's rights

People of Stratford

Routes to Roots

Exploring personal ancestry and stories

A woman crouches beside a cat in a vintage newspaper feature titled Julie shows her talents that describes her work as a fashion designer.

People of Stratford Sounds of Stratford Yesterday & Today

Stratford in the 60s

Film and artwork capturing oral histories of life in the 60's in Stratford-upon-Avon

Three men in suits standing together, with the man on the left wearing a ceremonial chain of office and the man on the right wearing military medals.

People of Stratford Stratford at War

Legion D’honneur Ceremony

Town Hall, November 2015

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

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

A brown illustration of a vintage radio with a telescopic aerial.

People of Stratford

Frederick Savage: Postman, Naturalist and More

Philip Spinks reads his essay

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

Poster for the Stratford Born and Bred exhibition, showing older people holding photos, with Stratford landmarks, vintage aeroplane, and text overlaid. Event details appear at the bottom.

People of Stratford Yesterday & Today

Born and Bred

An exhibition celebrating lifelong residents

Three elderly men in military uniforms with medals and berets sit closely together at a table with champagne glasses, smiling at a gathering or celebration.

People of Stratford Something to Celebrate Stratford at War

White Swan Veteran Celebration

An Escape Arts party

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

Veterans Portraits

The changing faces of those who served

An elderly man with white hair and glasses sits indoors, wearing a blue jumper over a collared shirt. He is speaking, with the caption: And I've met this community. The background shows shelves and a lamp.

Health & Wellbeing People of Stratford Stratford at War

VIPs (Veterans and Interesting Pensioners) with Philip Sweet

A testimony from a treasured member of the community

Four aeroplanes are flying in formation against a cloudy sky, viewed from below in a black and white image.

People of Stratford Stratford at War

D-Day Remembered Film

Interviews on film

Two people sit at a table decorated with British flags, looking towards a TV. The walls display black-and-white portraits and Second World War memorabilia, including red poppies, British flags, and historical displays.

People of Stratford Something to Celebrate Stratford at War

D-Day 80th Anniversary

D-Day 80th Anniversary at Escape Arts & Heritage Centre

A man with a red mohican and polka-dot shirt sings into a microphone at an outdoor event, surrounded by people, colourful bunting, and posters for ska and punk bands.

People of Stratford Something to Celebrate Sounds of Stratford

Birthday Bash 2025

A flashmob in photos

Two people stand behind a tall lectern decorated with colourful stars and a sun drawing, inside a church with ornate stained glass windows and stone arches.

People of Stratford

Rise Up – Stars of Our Community

An artistic dedication

A stained glass-style painting with a girl's face at the top, animals and a flower around her, and three panels below: a forest stream, a waterfall, and two people swimming in blue water.

People of Stratford

Me Myself

A meeting of art and identity

A group of people, some in sportswear, pose and smile together outdoors on a rainy day, with a brick building and wet grass in the background. Some hold medals and show celebratory gestures.

Health & Wellbeing People of Stratford

Why We Run

Reflections on Stratford Parkrun

Stained glass window depicting a haloed figure in robes holding a staff, with smaller figures below and intricate architectural details, all in vibrant colours.

Health & Wellbeing People of Stratford

Emily Minet

Uncovering a local medical hero

A vintage black and white photo shows a woman sitting and holding a newborn baby, both wrapped in blankets, with the woman gazing lovingly at the infant.

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Baby Entwistle

The first baby at Rother St