Viewing Event Record: Secretary of the Duke of Najera reports on the sport of baiting in London

Abstract

A letter relaying the visit of the Duke de Najera of Spain to England in 1543-4 describes a variety of cultural details pertaining to London life and the state of the court. Written by the Duke's secretary, Pedro de Gante, the letter provides a thorough description of bull and bear baiting practices, as well as the social context that the sport occupies in London life.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 1543 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

To: 1543 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name

Bear Garden

People