Viewing Event Record: The lord mayor of London asks a Middlesex justice to forbid a fencing match at the Theatre

Abstract

The lord mayor of London writes to Richard Young, a Middlesex justice. He has heard that 'certain fencers' mean to play a prize at the Theatre next Tuesday. Citing numerous reasons, including a fear of the plague and the late collapse of the scaffolding at Paris Garden, he asks Young to ensure that the event does not take place.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 27 April 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 27 April 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Paris Garden

Name

Theatre

Name

Bear Garden

People