Viewing Event Record: A bear gets loose and bites a spectator

Abstract

A 'grete blynd bere' breaks loose at a bear-baiting on the Bankside, and bites a 'servyng man' on the calf. The man dies of his injuries three days later.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: Sunday 9 December 1554 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: Sunday 9 December 1554 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden

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Event Type

  • bear-baiting
  • death
  • playhouse context