Viewing Event Record: The Privy Council issues a restraint on playing during plague time

Abstract

To prevent further plague outbreaks, the Privy Council issues a restraint to the Lord Mayor of London prohibiting 'publique playes or enterludes' of any kind 'within five miles distance from London' until there is a reduced risk of infection.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 3 February 1593 To: 3 February 1593 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 3 February 1593 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name

playhouse

People