Viewing Event Record: The vestry of St Saviour's is to review Francis Langley's new tenements, and to solicit tithes from local playhouse owners

Abstract

The vestry of St Saviour's parish resolves to look into the extent of Francis Langley's building 'since the Order sett downe for his Tythes. They are furthermore to speak to the local playhouse owners -- 'mr Langley & mr Henslowe & Jacob Meade -- on the subject of money for the poor, 'in Regarde of theire plaies.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 20 April 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 20 April 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Swan
Name
Paris Garden
Name
Bear Garden
Name
Rose

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Langley, Francis playhouse owner
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner
Meade, Jacob playhouse owner