12 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About William Shakespeare

8. The Globe Theatre Is In The Exact Spot Where The Original Was... When It Is Actually 700-Feet Away

Shakespeare enthusiasts and culture lovers can still watch the Bard's plays at The Globe Theatre in Southwark, London - but, unfortunately, it is not the original, and it is not actually positioned on exactly the same site either. The original was constructed in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, but was destroyed by fire in June 1613 after a cannon misfired during a production of "Henry VIII" - and the second edition was built in June 1614 but was then closed again in 1642 due to Puritan pressure. The modern-day Globe, now in its third edition, was the brainchild of American actor Sam Wanamaker - but it is not built on exactly the same spot, instead it is approximately 700-feet away. Due to the fact buildings have been constructed on the original site in the close-to-400-years since the original Globe was demolished, the primary spot was not available. But the new edition, which is a brilliant venue than can hold close to 1,500 people, is as close to the original as was possible - in both design and location.