How a £3,000 public campaign in 1847 saved Shakespeare's birthplace from P.T. Barnum

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In the 1840s, American showman P.T. Barnum sought to purchase Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and relocate it to New York. Concerned citizens formed a dedicated committee to prevent the sale of the historic property. The campaign drew public donations and backing from prominent supporters, including Prince Albert. The effort proved successful when the committee secured the house at auction in 1847 for £3,000, keeping the landmark in Britain.

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