A University of London researcher discovered the exact location, size, and layout of Shakespeare's London house by finding a 1668 district map in the archives—pinpointing an L-shaped property in Blackfriars that Shakespeare bought in 1613, less than five minutes' walk from the Globe Theatre. The discovery challenges the assumption that Shakespeare retired to Stratford after the Globe burned down in 1613, showing instead that he remained engaged in London theater life, collaborating with other playwrights and investing in property near his professional center. The finding, confirmed by multiple news outlets and published research, suggests Shakespeare's biography still has gaps waiting to be filled—and that proximity to the playhouse, not pure investment motive, drove his property decision.