Hall's+Croft

By: Brookyn Bachmann & Isabel Tinoco Halls' Croft is where Shakespeare's oldest daughter, Susanna, lived with her husband, Dr. Hall. Built in 1613 it is a remarkable piece of architecture reflecting the Hall's wealth and status, as well as the displays inside the house. The house is now a museum where you can see how Susanna Shakespeare and her husband lived. There is also an exhibition about Dr. Hall and medical practices of that time period. In the back of the house is a gorgeous walled garden containing a variety of plants that Dr. Hall may have used for medicine.

When William Shakespeare died, he left his home, New Place, to Susanna and John, but even after the famous residents were gone, Hall's Croft had a lively history. It served as a school in the mid 19th century. For decades, there have been reports of unexplained happenings and sightings at Hall's Croft, which leads some people to believe that this is a haunted house! The house is a good example of Jacobian architecture - named after King James, who ruled after Elizabeth I.