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A Shakespeare expert identifies the location and size of the property the playwright bought in1613.
Bard's Blackfriars home burned down 50 years after his death, but its exact location has remained a mystery until now
A 17th-century map has pinpointed the location of William Shakespeare's residence in London, providing new insights into his life in the city. The findings, revealed by scholar Lucy Munro, illustrate Shakespeare's connection to the Blackfriars Theatre and offer a fresh perspective on his time in London.
The exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property has been pinpointed to a Blackfriars street, after an unknown floorplan was discovered. Shakespeare expert Prof Lucy Munro from King's College London identified the location and size of the property he bought in 1613.