Survive in the diocesan archives to establish the marriage was performed in Stratford then lay in the diocese of Worcester, and two documents Residence, allowing William and Anne to be married outside of Stratford-upon-Avon. Licence also authorised the marriage to take place outside the parish of normal To avoid any scandal surrounding Anne's pregnancy, William sped up proceedings by applying to the Bishop's Court in Worcester. William, on the other hand, was still a minor in the eyes of the law and so required permission from Anne's father to marry Anne. Shakespeare's early marriage also meant that he wouldn't legally be able to complete an apprenticeship. The average age of marriage was 26 years of age, so Anne would have been an eligible young lady of her time.
At the time of their marriage William was 18, while Anne was 26-and pregnant with their first child. Hathaway in November 1582 and they remained married until Shakespeare's death. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began.
