Viewing Event Record: Theatres close because of the plague

Abstract

On 17 April 1630, the Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant to Sir Henry Herbert to suppress all playhouses and other assemblies for sport, due to the increase of plague in London, along with a warrant to Gabriel Marsh to suppress bear and bull-baiting.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 17 April 1630 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 17 April 1630 (Source of claim: original)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Henry Master of the Revels

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