A newly discovered 17th-century map has revealed the exact location of the only home William Shakespeare bought in London, shedding light on his life in the city where he made his name. Shakespeare scholar Lucy Munro found the map, which shows his house near the Blackfriars Theatre, a place he part-owned. This discovery suggests Shakespeare may have spent more time in London than previously thought, possibly working on his final plays there. The area was once home to nobility but had become more accessible to affluent individuals like Shakespeare, who was linked to the theater world. This find adds important details to the puzzle of Shakespeare’s life and work.
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New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare’s London house
