John Shakespeare black plaque
Overview
John Shakespeare black plaque is recorded as Commemorative plaque in England Stratford On Avon. This black commemorative plaque records: Shakespeare's father John Shakespeare is reputed by some historians to have owned Brook House at the time of Shakespeare's birth. The foundations of the house which stood on this site are still buried in the gardens of the Arden Hotel
Why it was made
The saved account records: This black commemorative plaque records: Shakespeare's father John Shakespeare is reputed by some historians to have owned Brook House at the time of Shakespeare's birth.
People and events
The saved account records: The foundations of the house which stood on this site are still buried in the gardens of the Arden Hotel
How it worked
The label Commemorative plaque gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Commemorative plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
John Shakespeare black plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: Shakespeare's father John Shakespeare is reputed by some historians to have owned Brook House at the time of Shakespeare's birth. The foundations of the house which stood on this site are still buried in the gardens of the Arden Hotel The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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