"The discovery by Professor Lucy Munro of King's College London is not only said to confirm the exact site of the house Shakespeare purchased in 1613, but also reveals its size and footprint, offering fresh insight into how he may have used it in his later years."
"By uncovering three overlooked documents - two from The London Archives and one from The National Archives - Professor Munro says she has been able to map the property precisely."
"The plan confirms the house stood across what is now the eastern end of Ireland Yard, the foot of Burgon Street, and parts of the buildings at 5 Burgon Street and 5 St Andrew's Hill - meaning the existing plaque is, in fact, on the exact site."
Professor Lucy Munro's discovery of a floor plan confirms the exact site of William Shakespeare's London home purchased in 1613. The house was located within the Blackfriars precinct, specifically across the eastern end of Ireland Yard. The plan, drawn up in 1668, reveals the property's dimensions and layout, indicating it was large enough to be divided into two houses by 1645. The findings suggest the need to update the existing blue plaque, which inaccurately states the location of Shakespeare's lodgings.
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