Viewing Event Record: John Brayne dissatisfied with scaffolds built for the Red Lion; The Story of Sampson to be performed

Abstract

A record of a court held by the Carpenter's Company to settle a dispute between John Brayne, grocer, and William Sylvester, carpenter, over the construction of the scaffolds for the Red Lion. William Buttermore, John Lyffe, William Snelling, and Richard Kirby, carpenters, are to survey the faults in the scaffolds, and Sylvester is charged with making repairs according to their recommendations. Brayne is to pay Sylvester £8 10s on Saturday July 19th, and, following the performance of 'The Story of Samson,' to deliver into Sylvester’s hands 'such bonds as are now in his custody for the performance of the bargain.'

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 15 July 1567 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: before 15 July 1567 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name

Red Lion

People