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Stratford Clock Tower, Stratford

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Four times a day, Stratford Clock Tower charms Stratfod with a short show featuring a glockenspiel and mechanical figurines of characters from William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Accompanying the music of the glockenspiel (housed within the tower and the only one of its kind in the country), the figures play out scenes in the window near the base of the tower. Arrange to visit Stratford Clock Tower and other attractions in Stratford using our Stratford trip itinerary site.
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  • By SLRobinsonNZ
    I have passed through Stratford hundreds of times, never stopping to watch this performance after the first time. But this time I was with a friend who wanted to stop and see it. We won't bother...  more »
  • By 563lizziel
    what an unexpected pleasure. The tower has a true glockenspiel in it. It is a clock, with bells that tells a story. Three of four times a day the windows open and the story of Romeo and Juliet is...  more »
  • By mikedJ7866FD
    Very unique. Runs at set times during the day. Stand on the opposite side of the street and watch street theatre from Shakespeare.  more »
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