Eminent Shakespearean academic, Professor James Shapiro, has just released a new book 1606: Shakespeare and the Year of Lear. The book is a micro-biography of the life and times of William Shakespeare during the year 1606, with a particular focus on the authorship of Macbeth.  Discoveries and research carried out by our historic building recording team are featured.

Our historic building survey for the National Trust at Knole near Sevenoaks, Kent, led to the discovery of a significant collection of carved symbols and burn marks, known as apotropaic or ritual protection marks, beneath the floorboards and dating to the year 1606. The owner of the property at that time was Thomas Sackville, who was Lord Treasurer and a member of the Privy Council to King James I.

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