Viewing Event Record: Jonson execrates against the burning of the Globe

Abstract

Jonson execrates at length upon Vulcan, the god of fire, for his cruel behaviour toward the Globe. The expanse of the fire was such, he observes, that it threatened even the bears of Paris Garden, 'that accursed ground.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1640 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 29 June 1613 (Source of claim: undefined)

Venues

Name
Globe (I)
Name
Paris Garden
Name
Bear Garden

Event Type

  • beargarden context
  • fire
  • playhouse context