Shakespeare may not have been a remote husband, new study finds

washingtonpost.comPublished: 4/23/2025

Summary

A fresh study by a British scholar has reignited discussions about William Shakespeare's marital life in 17th-century London, challenging the common belief that he and his wife, Anne Hathaway, lived apart. The research suggests they may have resided together near the Bard's writing locus, including Trinity Lane where the Globe Theatre now stands, now home to a Westin hotel. This new perspective could overturn long-held assumptions and offer fresh insights into Shakespeare's life and times.