Shakespeare likely spent the majority of his later life in Stratford-upon-Avon. Credit: Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By the end of his career, William Shakespeare was a bona fide celebrity boasting multiple homes across England. Historical documents indicate the legendary playwright spent the majority of his later years in the town of his youth, Stratford-upon-Avon, but he also owned property in the Blackfriars precinct. Named after the Dominican friary dating back to the 13th century, the region is located in east London not far from Millennium Bridge—and about 100 miles southeast of the playwright’s hometown. There’s even a plaque located at 5 St. Andrew’s Hill commemorating the latter real estate transaction: On 10th March 1613 William Shakespeare purchased lodgings in the Blackfriars Gatehouse located near this site. “Near this site” is a pivotal detail, however.…