Where was Shakespeare really born?

Maybe this house in Stratford-upon-Avon. Maybe not.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 6, 2024 Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as Shakespeare's Birthplace. A roughly $315 million industry depends on the idea he was born there. The problem: No one really knows whether it's true. Chronicle/Alamy How much is certain about Shakespeare's birthplace? → Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it in your inbox ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018