Location and Size of Shakespeare's 1613 London Home Identified by Researchers
In Brief
The discovery of a 17th-century map has provided new insights into Shakespeare's property ownership and life in London.
Key Facts
- A Shakespeare expert has identified the location and size of the property purchased by William Shakespeare in 1613.
- The discovery was made possible by a newly found 17th-century map.
- The property in question was located in London, according to the research.
- The findings shed light on aspects of Shakespeare's life that were previously unclear.
- The research addresses a longstanding mystery regarding Shakespeare's London residence.
What Happened
Researchers, including a Shakespeare expert, used a newly discovered 17th-century map to identify the location and size of a property bought by William Shakespeare in 1613.
Why It Matters
The findings provide new historical context about Shakespeare's personal life and property ownership, contributing to a deeper understanding of his time in London.
What's Next
Further analysis of the map and related documents may yield additional information about Shakespeare's activities and connections in London.
Sources
- BBC World — Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery(4h ago)
- The Independent — New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house(9h ago)
