Shakespeare's 'missing' London home has been found - but how?

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The exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property has been pinpointed to a Blackfriars street, after an unknown floorplan was discovered. Shakespeare expert Prof Lucy Munro from King's College London identified the location and size of the property he bought in 1613. It had been thought that Shakespeare retired from his theatre career not long after he bought the house and returned to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, academics believe the discovery could indicate that the playwright spent more time in London than previously believed. It also means that the blue plaque for Shakespeare on St Andrew's Hill is not "near" the site of his London house, but on the spot it used to exist. Ross Ryan and Mike Daventry have more. (Image credit: Getty Images)