Viewing Event Record: The map of London printed in John Norden's 1593 'Speculum Britanniae' offers views of the Bear Garden and Rose Theatre

Abstract

John Norden's 'Speculum Britanniae' (1593) offers a version of the well-known cartographer's map of London, engraved by Pieter van de Keere. The map offers views of both the Bear Garden and the Rose theatre, respectively labelled 'The Bear howse' and 'The play howse.' Norden represents both structures as cylindrical.

Date Event Recorded

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From: 1593 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

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From: 1593 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden
Name
Rose