Viewing Event Record: Sir William More delivers his first set of interrogatories in the dispute with Henry Poole over the Blackfriars properties

Abstract

Sir William More and Henry Poole take each other to court over their respective claims to title in the Blackfriars properties, including the rooms that were later converted by the Burbages into the second Blackfriars theatre. The interrogatories delivered on behalf of More provide details of the tenancy and use of the property, as well as its history extending back to the original grant under Edward VI to Sir Thomas Cawarden, Master of the Tents. The interrogatories confirm the use of part of the property as a fencing school under William Joiner, as well as Laurence Bywater's occupation of a little house 'havinge Chalices singinge cak[e]s paynted in the windowe.'

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 11 October 1572 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 11 October 1572 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Blackfriars (II)

People