Bard’s granddaughter forced to fight off relative’s claim to Stratford family home
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Bard’s granddaughter forced to fight off relative’s claim to Stratford family home
Bard’s granddaughter forced to fight off relative’s claim to Stratford family home
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Will that caused a rift in Shakespeare's family is discovered

Shakespeare will that sparked family row found in archives

Will at centre of legal battle over Shakespeare’s home unearthed after 150 years

Historian finds 17th century will which sparked Shakespeare family row

The document, drawn up in 1642, has never been seen before by modern historians. It was made by Thomas Nash who was married to…

The row was over William Shakespeare's grand Stratford-upon-Avon home in Warwickshire.

Document from 1642 made by husband of Shakespeare’s granddaughter found in unlabelled box at National Archives

The document was drawn up by Thomas Nash on August 25 1642.

‘Stubborn’ aunt cuts family out of will for casting doubt on her mental capacity

Michael Gwilliam was suffering from ‘insane delusions’ when he drew up his will, judge rules