Shakespeare retires to statford

Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England

Feb 5, 1568

Future King James I is born in Scotland

Feb 5, 1576

Plague closes all London's theaters

Apr 7, 1592

Shakespeare joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men

Aug 6, 1594

First recorded performance of Macbeth is given at Court

Dec 11, 1606

Shakespeare retires to Statford

Jan 31, 1610

Shakespeares new house was the largest home in Statford-upon-Avon which he purchased in 1597 but was pulled down in 18th century. http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespeareslegacy/a/newplace.htm http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/

Shakespeare retires to Stratford

Feb 5, 1610

As soon as he could conveniently terminate his London engagements, Shakespeare decided on retiring to his native place. Information:
http://www.1902encyclopedia.com/S/SHA/william-shakespeare-44.html
Picture: http://www.shakespearepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/patterson.jpg

Shakespeare retires to Statford

Oct 1, 1610

Shakespeare's new house that he bought in Statford was bulit towards the end of the 15th century. He did not live there until his retirement in 1610.It was a pretty house built of brick and timber. http://shakespeare.about.com/od/shakespeareslegacy/a/newplace.htm

Shakespeare's wife dies. First folio published

Mar 28, 1623