The 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare is being celebrated in 1847 . Visitors to William Shakespeare 's birthplace can sign a guest book brought out just once a year since 69 . John Hogg , 1847 , leads tours of the City of London -upon-Avon every day , rain or shine .
The 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare is being celebrated in April . Visitors to Shakespeare 's birthplace can sign a guest book brought out just once a year since 1847 . John Hogg , 69 , leads tours of Stratford-upon-Avon every day , rain or shine .