Researcher Identifies Exact Location of Shakespeare's London Home, Challenging Retirement Assumptions
A recent discovery by Professor Lucy Munro from King’s College London has pinpointed the exact location of William Shakespeare's house in the Blackfriars district of London. This finding emerged from a 1668 plan of the district found in the London Archives, which Munro was examining for a project on local playhouses. The house, purchased by Shakespeare in 1613, was located near the Globe Playhouse, where many of his plays were performed. The property was substantial enough to be divided into two houses and was situated in a prestigious area that became more socially mixed over time. This discovery challenges the belief that Shakespeare retired to Stratford-upon-Avon after the Globe burned down in 1613, as evidence shows he continued to write plays, including collaborations with playwright John Fletcher. 
