SHakespeare in Stratford By Olga Bukhtiyarova Jan 1, 1557 William Shakespeare’s parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, were married. Apr 23, 1564 William Shakespeare was born in Stratford. Jan 1, 1571 Shakespeare started school. Jan 1, 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. Jan 1, 1583 William and Anne’s first child was born Jan 1, 1585 The Shakespeares had more children: twins Judith and Hamnet. Jan 1, 1587 Shakespeare went to London and started working in the theatre, leaving his family in Stratford.