Almost nothing is known about his early life , beyond the fact that in 1580 he was in the service of Thomas Goodere of Collingham , Nottinghamshire .
Drayton was born at Hartshill , near Nuneaton , Warwickshire , England .
Almost nothing is known about Drayton 's early life , beyond the fact that in 1580 he was in the service of Thomas Goodere of Collingham , Nottinghamshire .
Drayton was born at Hartshill , near Nuneaton , Warwickshire , England .