A plaque graces the ancient cottage in Soulton Wood, formerly part of the Lodge estate before Old Sir Rowland’s era, commemorating Thomas Lodge Jr.’s “ROSALYNDE, EUPHUES GOLDEN LEGACIE” (1590).
Blue plaque on the cottage in the AS YOU LIKE IT wood
This plaque marks the birthplace of inspiration for Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”
This ancient cottage,
on the Soulton Estate once
owned by the Lodge family,
is associated with the character
Rosalynde from
ROSALYNDE, EUPHUES
GOLDEN LEGACIE (1590)
by Thomas Lodge Jr. (d. 1625)
Lodge undeniably drew from this cottage and its surrounding landscape, a spark that Shakespeare, with his characteristic flair, ignited into theatrical brilliance. The air here resonates with the pastoral charm of both “Rosalynde” and Shakespeare’s enduring comedy.
Rosalind’s Cottage in Soulton Wood, the AS YOU LIKE IT WOOD
