Viewing Event Record: Richard Fletcher plays his fencing scholar's prize at the Curtain

Abstract

Richard Fletcher played his scholar's prize at the Curtain in Holywell on 25 August 1579 at two weapons: the long sword and the sword and buckler. He played against free scholar Thomas Noble. He was admitted under master Isaac Kennard.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: after 25 August 1579 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 25 August 1579 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Curtain

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Fletcher, Richard fencer free scholar
Noble, Thomas fencer free scholar
Kennard, Isaac master of Defence

Event Type

  • fencing
  • playhouse context