Bishopsgate to Blackfriars: Shakespeare's Life in London
Talk (In person and online)
In March 1613, playwright William Shakespeare bought a house in Blackfriars, in the City of London. The deed for this transaction is one of only six documents in the world that contains Shakespeare's signature. It has been preserved at The London Archives and will be on display this summer.
Come along to this illustrated talk to hear more about this unique document and Shakespeare’s life in London.
During your visit to The London Archives you can see some of our rarely displayed treasures in the Shakespeare in London display, from 30 June until 2 October 2025.