Nash's House & New Place Nash's House was owned by Thomas Nash, who was married to Shakespeare's granddaughter, Elizabeth. The house later passed to her on Thomas's death. The house adjoins the site of New Place bought by Shakespeare in 1597, where he lived with his family and later died in 1616. It was during this time that Shakespeare wrote some of his greatest works. See outstanding furniture and paintings, a fascinating exhibition of archaeological finds from New Place and explore the beautiful gardens.