Viewing Event Record: A 'brabble' over the Theatre erupts during dinner at the lord mayor's residence

Abstract

William Fleetwood, recorder of London, writes to the lord treasurer of a 'brabble' that took place after dinner at the lord mayor's the preceding day. John Wotton and the lieutenant's son were pitted against 'certain freeholders of Shoreditch for a matter at the Theatre.' Fleetwood suspects that Wotton is at fault.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 6 October 1577 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 5 October 1577 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Cecil, William correspondent Lord Treasurer
Fleetwood, William correspondent Recorder of London
Wotton, John disputant
Cordell, William guest, attendant Master of the Rolls
Ramsay, Thomas host lord mayor of London