Shakespeare of Stratford/The Biographical Facts/Fact 23

by Tucker Brooke

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XXIII. SHAKESPEARE SELLS A LOAD OF STONE TO THE STRATFORD CORPORATION (1599).

Stratford Chamberlains’ Accounts, January 12, 1599.

Paid to Mr. Shaxspere for one load of stone x^d.

Note. It is conjectured that the stone was what was left on Shakespeare’s hands after repairing New Place, which was in bad condition when the poet bought it. The load of stone was used by the Stratford authorities to mend the bridge across the Avon.