Viewing Event Record: Exchequer, Bishop of Winchester vs Jacob Meade and Edward Alleyn: Alleyn testifies that the Hope is still used as both a baiting-arena and a playhouse

Abstract

In a lawsuit of 1622, Edward Alleyn testifies that the Philip Henslowe built the Hope, which is used as both 'a game place for baiting his majesty's bears and bulls,' and a playhouse.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 18 May 1623 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 18 May 1623 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Hope

Name

Bear Garden

People