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Meaning of "Stratford-on-Avon" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Stratford-on-Avon  [ˈstrætfəd] play
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WHAT DOES STRATFORD-ON-AVON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stratford-on-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon

Coordinates: 52°11′24″N 1°42′36″W / 52.19°N 1.710°W / 52.19; -1.710 Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in south Warwickshire, England. It lies on the River Avon, 22 miles south east of Birmingham and 8 miles south west of Warwick. It is the largest and most populous town of the non-metropolitan district Stratford-on-Avon, which uses the term "on" rather than "upon" to distinguish it from the town itself. Four electoral wards make up the urban town of Stratford; Alveston, Avenue and New Town, Mount Pleasant and Guild and Hathaway. The estimated total population for those wards in 2007 was 25,505. The town is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, often regarded as the world's greatest playwright of all time, receiving about 4.9 million visitors a year from all over the world. The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre, one of Britain's most important cultural venues.

Definition of Stratford-on-Avon in the English dictionary

The definition of Stratford-on-Avon in the dictionary is a market town in central England, in SW Warwickshire on the River Avon: the birthplace and burial place of William Shakespeare and home of the Royal Shakespeare Company; tourist centre. Pop: 22 187.

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Ashford
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Bedford
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Bradford
ˈbrædfəd
Brantford
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Crawford
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Dartford
ˈdɑːtfəd
Deptford
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Guildford
ˈɡɪlfəd
Hartford
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Hertford
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Oxford
ˈɒksfəd
Rockford
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rutherford
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Stafford
ˈstæfəd
Stamford
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Stanford
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Stretford
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Trafford
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Waterford
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Watford
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Synonyms and antonyms of Stratford-on-Avon in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translator English - Chinese

埃文河畔的斯特拉福德
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Translator English - Spanish

Stratford - on- Avon
570 millions of speakers

English

Stratford-on-Avon
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Translator English - Hindi

स्ट्रैटफ़ोर्ड पर एवन
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ستراتفورد على أفون
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Translator English - Russian

Стратфорд -на-Эйвоне
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Stratford -on- Avon
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Translator English - Bengali

স্ট্রাটফোর্ড অন-আভন
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Translator English - French

Stratford - sur -Avon
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Stratford-on-Avon
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Stratford -on-Avon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ストラトフォードオンエイボン
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스트랫 퍼드 온 에이번
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Stratford-on-Avon
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Stratford -on-Avon
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Translator English - Marathi

स्ट्रॅटफोर्ड-ऑन-एवोन
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Stratford-on-Avon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Stratford- on - Avon
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Stratford -on- Avon
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Стратфорд - на - Ейвоні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Stratford - on- Avon
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Stratford -on - Avon
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Stratford - on- Avon
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Translator English - Swedish

Stratford- on-Avon
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Translator English - Norwegian

Stratford-on - Avon
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Stratford-on-Avon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STRATFORD-ON-AVON»

Discover the use of Stratford-on-Avon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Stratford-on-Avon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stratford-on-Avon: From the Earliest Times to the Death of ...
From the Earliest Times to the Death of Shakespeare Sidney Lee. PAGE THE UPPER STORY OF SHAKEsPEARE's BIRTHPLACE . I39 THE BIRTHPLACE OF SHAKESPEARE . . . . 145 OLD HOUsEs IN ROTHER STREET . . . . 149 THE ...
Sidney Lee, 2012
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The Shakespeare-Autotype Committee at Stratford-On-Avon
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
James Halliwell-Phillipps, 2010
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Gordon Home, 2009
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A Brief History of the Ancient Records of Stratford-on-Avon: ...
Chiefly In Reply To A Leading Article That Recently Appeared In The Stratford-On-Avon Herald.
J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps, 2010
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The Registers of Stratford-on-Avon: In the County of Warwick ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Stratford-Upon-Avon (Parish), Richard Savage, Savage Richard 1847-1924, 2010
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The jubilean dramatic pageant, inscribed to the ...
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James Bisset, 1827
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Stratford Blue: A History of Stratford-on-Avon's Local Buses
Filled with information, images, and a fleet list, this book tells the story of the Stratford Blue bus company from its start in 1927, through the takeover by Midland Red in 1935, and to the final loss of services and identity.
Robert L. Telfer, 2003
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The Plain Truth of the Stratford-On-Avon Controversy
Subtitle: Concerning the Fully-Intended Demolition of Old Houses in Henley Street, and the Changes Proposed to Be Effected on the National Ground of Shakespeare's Birthplace Publisher: Methuen
Marie Corelli, 2009
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Working Together: A Guide for Planners and Housing Providers
Long Compton: The old and the new Several approaches that seek to ensure that policy tools are appropriate and relevant are in place in Stratford-on-Avon. A consultation exercise for the recently adopted District Design Guide (residential)  ...
Matthew Carmona, Sarah Carmona, Nick Gallent, 2001
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Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy 1: Nine Public Lectures, ...
STRATFORD-ON-AVON — APRIL 23, 19221 X7 rom the announcement of the theme of today's lecture "Shakespeare and the New Ideals," it might be expected that I would speak, above all, about new ideals. But I am convinced that it is not so ...
Rudolf Steiner, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STRATFORD-ON-AVON»

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Volpone – RSC, Stratford-on-Avon, Review
VOLPONE may have been penned over 400 years ago but Ben Jonson's biting satire on greed and lust certainly lends itself to our times. And while it hardly ... «Stratford Observer, Jul 15»
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Picture Special Stratford-on-Avon River Festival
There were over 100 colourful river and narrow boats of all shapes and sizes on the Avon, and on the neighbouring recreation ground there was music, food and ... «Stratford Observer, Jul 15»
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Witnesses sought to Stratford-on-Avon racial violence flare-up
Witnesses sought to Stratford-on-Avon racial violence flare-up. Written by Ian Hughes. Published 8:23 am, Jul 04, 2015. Updated: 7:33 am, Jul 07, 2015. «Stratford Observer, Jul 15»
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Heroic Stratford-on-avon teenager honoured
Heroic Stratford-on-avon teenager honoured. LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Winner of the Guy Evans Young Hero Award, Max Willson (L) poses as he ... «Stratford Observer, Jul 15»
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'Ground-breaking' homes plan for Stratford-on-Avon
PLANS to build 82 apartments for the district's 'key workers' – the likes of teachers and nurses – have been described as 'ground-breaking.' The Warwick House ... «Stratford Observer, Jul 15»
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Stratford-on-Avon: in search of 'The Bard'
It is mid-June and the perfect day for touring Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace and resting ground of the greatest writer who ever lived. My first stop along these ... «Smoky Mountain News, Jun 15»
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Stratford-on-Avon Poetry Festival
The 62nd Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival, running from July 2 to August 2, will feature readings, performances and workshops, mixing the talents of ... «Stratford Observer, Jun 15»
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Long Compton Neighbourhood Development Plan - Plan submitted …
Long Compton Parish Council have submitted their draft neighbourhood plan to Stratford on Avon District Council in March 2015. Stratford-on-Avon District ... «PlanningResource, Jun 15»
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LOCAL ELECTIONS: Tories make virtual clean sweep in Stratford
THE Conservatives made a virtual clean sweep in the Stratford-on-Avon District Council elections in the wake of Nadhim Zahawi's resounding victory in the ... «Stratford upon Avon Herald, May 15»
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General Election: Zahawi holds Stratford-on-Avon
Mr Zahawi almost doubled his majority of 11,346 in 2010 to 22,876 as support for the Liberal Democrats collapsed in line with the party's national failure. «Leamington Courier, May 15»

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