The Shrieve’s House

The Shrieve’s House, on Sheep Street in the town centre, is one of the oldest still lived in houses in Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare is said to have based his character of Sir John Falstaff on one of the residents, his godson's uncle. Oliver Cromwell is thought to have stayed here in 1651. He wrote a letter from the town to Lord Wharton on 27 August 1651, before the Battle of Worcester.

Behind The Shrieve’s House is a barn, now converted into a museum called "Tudor World" with recreations of 16th century life in theatrical settings.

Extract taken from Wikipedia

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