Viewing Event Record: The lower cloister and the shrouds are kept by the Master of the Choristers: John Howe, John Sharpe, and Zachary Alley

Abstract

John Howe, John Sharpe, and Zachary Alley, all vergers of St Paul's, testify jointly in Bishop Bancroft's visitation. Their testimony provides insight into the disposition of buildings on the St Paul's grounds, and the use of the cloisters. The upper cloister, they agree, is currently unused; only Mr Giles has a key. The lower cloister and the shrouds are in the possession of Mr Giles; these are traditionally used by the Master of the Choristers. There is no private entrance to either of these. There is a little house in the shrouds, built by Mr Heydon, 'sometyme petticannon of this Church,' which they 'take to be verie offensive' because of its close proximity to the upper end of the Chapter House wall (Berry posits because it obstructed 'one of the chapter house windows').

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: circa 1599 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: circa 1599 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name
St Paul's (II)

Event Type

  • playhouse context