Who were Shakespeare’s parents? What was rural Warwickshire like in the 16th century, and how was it changing? What sort of childhood did William have? To find out more about the playwright's earliest years, Alice Loxton and Dan Snow visit the gems of historic Warwickshire, the county in which Shakespeare was born. | History Hit

Historians Alice Loxton and Dan Snow head to Stratford-upon-Avon to uncover the secrets of William Shakespeare’s early life and upbringing. In this video, Alice visits the birthplace of the famous playwright and even lies in the bed he slept in during childhood! | History Hit