Stradford-upon-Avon

Stradford-upon-Avon is a lovely town well-known for its famous former resident: William Shakespeare.

It has a river running through it .....

And one of its most notable attractions is the church where Shakespeare is buried:

Holy Trinity Church -- place of William Shakespeare's Burial

Another must-stop is the Guildhall:

Take a close look, and you'll see original albeit faded paintings of the town's history.

This chapel has allegedly been kept the same as it was during Shakespeare's time. It was built by the Guild of the Holy Cross in the fourteenth century.

It's also a place filled with tourists!

While there are plenty of locally-owned shops, there are also plenty of high streets' best known retailers and restaurateurs. A bit strange for a town filled with very, very old buildings and so much history!

And what would a charming English town be without a bit of punting?

Charming!