City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William Shakespeare

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018

1. William Shakespeare Marker

Inscription.
William
Shakespeare
had lodgings near
here in 1604, at the
house of Christopher
and Mary Mountjoy

Erected 2016 by City of London Corporation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1604.

Location. 51° 31.034′ N, 0° 5.715′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Noble Street and London Wall, on the right when traveling north on Noble Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Noble Street, City of London, England EC2V 7EE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Olave Silver Street (here, next to this marker); Out of the ashes (within shouting distance of this marker); Streets ahead (within shouting distance of this marker); The London Wall Walk – 18 (within shouting distance of this marker); Set in stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Coachmakers' Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Pewterers Hall (within shouting

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distance of this marker); London City Wall - Bastion 14 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a low retaining wall next to one of the benches in the alcove opposite the Roman fort ruins.

Also see . . .
1. The Shakespeare Paper Trail: The Later Years (February 17, 2011). In early 1602 Shakespeare was living back north of the river. A court case over a disputed dowry shows he lodged with a family named Mountjoy, in a house on the corner of Silver St, and that he was the go-between in the marriage of Marie, a daughter of the family, to their apprentice Stephen Belott. This took place in November 1604, and the playwright may still have been living there through the writing of King Lear (autumn-winter 1605-6?) and Macbeth, which was written through summer 1606, and performed late that year. (Submitted on March 23, 2018.)

2. Where In London Did Shakespeare Live? (Londonist). (Submitted on March 23, 2018.)
3. William Shakespeare (Wikipedia). William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018

2. William Shakespeare Marker
The marker is visible here just to the left of the woman in blue.
English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. (Submitted on March 23, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.