Viewing Event Record: The Privy Council orders theatres closed because of the plague

Abstract

The Privy Council writes to the Lord Mayor and JPs of Middlesex and the liberties concerning the spread of plague in the city. They order a halt to all playing in the city and liberties until the end of September, or until further notice.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 10 July 1581 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 10 July 1581 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Blackfriars (I)

Name

Bel Savage

Name

Bell

Name

Bull

Name

Cross Keys

Name

Curtain

Name

Newington Butts

Name

St Paul's (I)

Name

Theatre

Name

Bear Garden

People