1600s – SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)

The discovery may indicate that Shakespeare spent more time in London in his later years than previously thought

UK: Location of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars House Discovered! (17.4.2026)

17/04/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

One of the documents was a plan of part of the Blackfriars precinct, drawn up in 1668, two years after the Great Fire of London, which confirmed the precise location and size of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars house.

The part of the property that spanned the gate did not appear in the post-fire plan because it had no foundation.

Munro said: “This house was close to [Shakespeare’s] workplace at the Blackfriars theatre.

“We know that Shakespeare co-authored Two Noble Kinsmen with John Fletcher later in 1613, and this new evidence that the Blackfriars house was quite substantial makes it not inconceivable that some of it may have been written in this very property.”

The other two of these documents relate to the sale of the Blackfriars property by Shakespeare’s granddaughter in 1665.

The property covered what are now the eastern end of Ireland Yard, the bottom of Burgon Street and parts of the late 19th Century buildings at 5 Burgon Street and 5 St Andrew’s Hill.

Market Overton: 17th Century Window! (6.11.2025)

06/11/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

What is now the dining area – where I set-up my study space – was probably once part of the garden. Therefore, the window itself was once considered the height of building technology. In those days, draughts from blowing winds were a major issue. The frame of this window is firmly embedded in the wall-structure so that no wind can penetrate. The cement and plaster hold it robustly in place – whilst its relatively small surface area allows for strength and stability. As glass was not as strong then as it is now – the panes of glass used were far-smaller – with each held in-place by its own frame. Furthermore, and a feature I like, is the central pane that possesses a stout hinging and opening and shutting mechanism. Even today – this design still retains much of its original strength – whilst being now inside the house means it is now better preserved.

Rutland: Standing To Attention Was Abit Different in the 1600s! (27.10.2025)

27/10/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

We are currently staying in a 17th century cottage in Market Overton. All the door-frames seem to be about 5’8″ high – if that. Blimey, if I volunteered for Cromwell’s forces, I would probably need a Shire Horse and a massive breast-plate! I am around 6’2″ tall and when I stand to attention – about a third of my head protrudes above and beyond the height of the average door-frame. I am always advising my two daughters to stand-up tall so that they grow to their full potential. Gee is 5’4″ tall – which is tall for a Chinese person who ancestors hail from South China.

36 The Main Street - Market Overton - Rutland

Rutland: Teddy’s Cottage – Market Overton! (27.10.2025)

27/10/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

The above is extracted from the linked (historical) articled presented at the top of this article. I believe this information refers to the row of cottages – one of which – we are currently staying within for five-days. This is our current Research Headquarters for this visit (25.10.2025-30.10.2025) – where we will be travelling to and from Duddington (and the surrounding areas). In the information pack provided in the property – it states the house dates from the 17th century (1600s). It possesses two floor, two bedrooms, a downstairs living-room, dining-room, kitchen, and foyer. Much of the downstairs flooring is flagstone – with the floor levels from one room to the next being uneven (on different levels). Apparently, this has something to do with the age of the building.

17th Century Safe - Old Wooden Safe - Built In2o Bedroom Wall!

Market Overton: 17th Century Wooden Safe – Built into Bedroom Wall! (26.10.2025)

26/10/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Anyway, I digress. This morning, and for the first-time in decades, I heard a local Parish Church ring the church-bells – summoning the faithful to worship on this crisp Sunday-morning! I am literally sat in the epicentre of history! Probably far more so than usual. As you can see above – in the bedroom I am frequenting – there is a wooden safe built into the wall. The wood does not seem that secure to me – and I know I could easily place my fist through the door – it seems that thin (not that I would do such a thing). Years ago (in Hong Kong) when I had to punch objects whilst holding an egg in the palm (which had to remain “unbroken”) – the objects I had to hit were far more “stout” than this structure. I cannot not discern any writing on the casing of the safe – but such a craftsman’s signature might be immediately adjacent to the inner wall structure.

Supporters of the America First ideology and U.S. President Donald Trump cheer on Nick Fuentes, a leader of the America First movement and a white nationalist, as he makes his way through the crowd for a speech during the "Stop the Steal" and "Million MAGA March" protests after the 2020 U.S. presidential election was called for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, in Washington on Nov. 14, 2020. Credit: REUTERS/Leah Millis

Far-Right “Incel” – Nick Fuentes – Sends Me an Email! (24.9.2025)

24/09/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

When I read these posts, I can’t understand why you keep talking about Charles I and fixate on his execution hundreds of years ago! Are you some kind of idiot? Charles I is not the same person as Charlie Kirk – why would you think these two men are the same person? Kirk is his second name and not an alternative word for a Church – idiot. Well? You keep bleating on about the far-right being stupid and anti-intellectual – but here you are talking trash about the great Charlie Kirk – who was murdered by out of control leftists controlled by Tel Aviv. And yes, I know that recently I have started back-peddling away from my usual antisemitic attitudes – but you would do the same if one of your colleagues was shot for just wanting to express his freedom of speech. What happened in 1600s England has NOTHING to do with what happened in 2025 in Utah! Trannies are dangerous and I suspect you sit at your keyboard writing these ridiculous posts dressed as a women and wearing a long wig!

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