Shakespeare Bought One Property in London. Now We Know Exactly Where.
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- William Shakespeare entered the London real estate market in 1613, a notable move occurring three years before his death at age 52.
- Despite his family residing in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare had rented various rooms in London throughout his career.
- Recent examination of 17th-century property deeds has pinpointed the exact location and size of the property Shakespeare purchased by the River Thames.
- This discovery prompts speculation that Shakespeare may have intended to spend more time in London, possibly continuing his dramatic work rather than retiring to Stratford.
