Viewing Event Record: The Bear Garden collapses: Stowe (1631)

Abstract

John Stow recounts the tragic collapse of the scaffolding at the Bear Garden -- 'commonly called Paris garden' -- of 13 January, 1583, in which several people were injured and killed.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1631 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 13 January 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Paris Garden
Name
Bear Garden

Event Type

  • playhouse context