Archaeologists discover privacy barrier possibly used by William Shakespeare in UK’s St George’s Guildhall
The discovery in St. George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, which has been undergoing major conservation efforts, was sparked when the Guildhall’s creative director, Tim FitzHigham, noticed a “weird shape in the wall,” according to a news release put out by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk on August 21, 2024. “It has got to be pre-1405 as the hall’s medieval roof is held up above it,” FitzHigham said per the news release.
A doorway that could have been used by famous playwright William Shakespeare was discovered in the United Kingdom precisely at St. George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.Last year, another discovery with possible links to Shakespeare was uncovered, when researchers found boards underneath the flooring of St. George’s Guildhall, which dated back to the early 15th century and could have been walked upon by the famous playwright.
On-site, the boards were removed to reveal an archway as Guildhall’s creative director, Tim FitzHigham said, “Further exploratory work identified the arch as the door to what is believed to be the Guild Robing Room.”Shakespeare’s association with the Guildhall came in 1592 or 1593, according to the news release, as he and his company of actors were on tour in King’s Lynn when London’s theaters were closed due to a plague outbreak.
“This 15th century doorway appears to have provided access to a medium sized low status room, and not to have ever had a door closing up the arch; it may have been made private with a simple hanging when required,” Clarke said per the news release.
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