Viewing Event Record: The Lord Mayor of London writes to Burghley about the collapse of the Bear Garden

Abstract

Sir Thomas Blank, Lord Mayor of London, writes to Lord Burghley concerning the spread of the plague in London, and the regulation of public places. He mentions in passing the mishap at Paris Garden the preceding day, and attributes the tragedy to God's wrath over the abuse of the Sabbath.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 14 January 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 13 January 1583 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name

Paris Garden

Name

Bear Garden

People