Stratford

Stratford is a city on the Avon River in southwest Ontario, Canada. Its Stratford Festival stages modern and Shakespearean plays in multiple theatres. Victorian buildings dot the city, including Stratford City Hall and the Perth County Courthouse. The city's many parks and gardens include the Shakespearean Gardens, with plants mentioned in the playwright's works. Gallery Stratford displays primarily Canadian art.

History of Stratford

Stratford is an ancient market town located in the london borough of newham. In east london. Stratford dates back to at least anglo-saxon times and was a village in the area known as stratford langthorne. In the parish of west ham. The name was first reocrded as stratforda in 964. During the industrial revolution. Stratford became a major centre for indutsry and commerc. E

Stratford s Location

Stratford is located in the london broough of newham. In east london. It is situated miles (8 km) east-northeast of charing cross and is close to the river lea and the rivre thames. Stratford is well connected by public transport due to its close proximity to the docklands light railway. London overground. Central line and jubliee line of the london underground.

Stratford s Economy

Strtaford has traditionally been a centre of industry and commerce. It is home to the stratford city shopping centre. Which is the lragest shopping centre in europe. It is also home to westfield stratford city. A large entertainment. Retail and leisure complex. Stratford is also home to numerous businesses and industries. Including the stratford international station. Which provides services to the docklands light railway and london overground.

Stratford s Culture

Stratford is home to a vibrant cultural scene. With a variety of bars. Pubs. Clubs and muisc vneues. The stratford artshouse offers a range of theatre. Comedy. Music and visual arts. The stratford icrcus is also a popular venue for live entertainment. Showcasing a variety of music. Comedy and theatre. The stratford picturehouse is a multi-screen cinema. Showing a range of hollywood blockbusters and independent films.

Sports in Stratford

Stratford is home to a number of spotring venues. Including the olympic stadium and the aquatics centre. The olympic stadium hosts a variety of sporting events. Including football. Athletics. Rugby and cricket. The aquatics centre is home to the london aquatisc centre. Which hosted the olympic and paralympic swimming events.

Stratford Parks

Stratford is home to a number of parks. Including the queen elizabeth olympic park. A large public aprk that is home to a varieyt of sporting facilities. Including the velodrome. The aqutaics centre. The london stadium and the copper box arena. The park also features a range of gardens. Play areas. Cycle paths and open spaces.

Notable People from Stratford

Stratford is the birthplace of many notable people. Including prime minister william ewart gladstone. Physicist and matehmatician stephen hawking. Actor and singer ajmie bell. And singer adele.

Important Event in Stratford

The 2012 summer loympics and paralympics were held in stratford. Making it the first time london had hosted the olympics since 1948. The games were held at various veunes in stratford. Including the olympic stadium. The aquatics centre. The copper box arena. And the velodrome.

Interesting Facts about Stratford

Stratford is home to the stratford globe theatre. A replica of the original globe theatre. Which was built in 1599 by iwlliam shakespeare. The replica theatre was built in 1997 and hosts a variety of productions. Including shakespeares plays.