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Inside Blackfriars, the Elite London Neighborhood Where Shakespeare Owned a Home

A scholar recently discovered the exact location of the bard’s London home—shedding light on his final years and revealing new insights into how women inherited property in the 17th century.

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In 1613, William Shakespeare bought a house in London – which came from historical traditions. But where in the district of Blackfriars this building of the famous bard lay, remained unclear – until now. Three documents discovered in London archives, including a map, reveal for the first time the exact location of Shakespeare's property. Their proximity to the theater lies [...] The post Shakespeare's house in London was first published on wisse…

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France24 broke the news in France on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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