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theatre, in which performances are given on the poet’s birthday, also 
a library and picture gallery, and there is a lofty tower from which a 
good view of the county is obtained. Anne Hathaway’s cottage, 
situated a little distance from the town, was also visited; it has just 
been purchased for the nation at a cost of 45,000. We then par- 
took of a repast at the sign of the “ Red Horse,” after which we 
- wandered down by the river and looked upon the remnants of the 
Swans of Avon. Having had a most enjoyable day we returned 
home. 
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