Viewing Event Record: The Archpriest of England prohibits clergy from attending public playhouses

Abstract

A prohibition signed and published by archpriest of England William Harrison forbids the secular priests of England to attend 'playes, acted by common plaiers on common stages.'

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 9 March 1617 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 9 March 1617 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name

Inns of Court

Name

Globe (I)

People