Shakespeare's house in London was lost to history. A scholar discovered a map in the archives that revealed its exact location
- Posted on April 17, 2026
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Shakespeare's house in London was lost to history. A scholar discovered a map in the archives that revealed its exact location
Across from a pub in central London, pedestrians may notice a small plaque: On March 10, 1613, it states, “William Shakespeare purchased lodgings in the Blackfriars gatehouse located near this site.” The marker is affixed to an office building constructed centuries after the Bard’s lifetime. Scholars have long known that Shakespeare purchased a hou...