Account book and memorandum book of Thomas Sharp [manuscript], 1744-1815.

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Account book and memorandum book of Thomas Sharp [manuscript], 1744-1815.

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The account book of Thomas Sharp, clockmaker of Stratford, continued by his successor, Thomas Gibbs. Most of the entries are of contracts which Sharp made to keep clocks and watches in order. Family births and deaths are entered on p. 84-86. On page 186 is a statement that his former assistant, Thomas Gibbs, had bought from Sharp's widow the remaining wood from the mulberry tree said to have been planted by Shakespeare and that she would take an oath that it was "the Royal [sic] wood." This book and a portion of the wood were later purchased at Gibbs's sale by J.O. Halliwell-Phillipps.

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Gibbs, Thomas, 1781 or 1782-1866

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Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889

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English writer and librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, to J. Harrison, 1868 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665313 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, and lexicographer. From the description of Correspondence, 1849-1892. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34367915 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, lexicographer, and critic. From the description of Correspondence, with W...

Sharp, Thomas, 1725-1799

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...