Nash's House
Nash's House in Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, is the house next door to the ruins and gardens of William Shakespeare's final residence, New Place. It is a grade I listed building[1] and has been converted into a museum.[2]
| Nash's House | |
|---|---|
 The front of Nash's House | |
| General information | |
| Location | Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Coordinates | 52.1908°N 1.7073°W |
| Completed | c. 1600 |
| Owner | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Timber framing |
| Website | |
| www.shakespeare.org.uk | |
The house was built around 1600 and belonged to Thomas Nash.[1] The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust acquired New Place and Nash's House in 1876. The museum traces the history of Stratford-upon-Avon from the earliest settlers in the Avon Valley to Shakespeare's time.[3]
References
- "Nash's House (New Place Museum), Stratford-upon-Avon". British Listed Buildings.
- "Nash's House/New Place - Shakespeare's Home". Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
- "Nash's House / New Place". www.stratford.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 April 2008.
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