1. William Shakespeare
(1564-1616)
When he married Mary Arden she came to
live with him and they had eight children in
total, their third child was William
Shakespeare.
Until the late 18th century the house was owned
by the Harts and in 1847 was bought by the
Birthplace Trust who have cared for it ever
since.
Shakespeare's Treasures Exhibition - Discover even
more of Shakespeare's world at our exhibition,
showcasing a selection of treasures from the
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's collections.