Viewing Event Record: The Privy Council restrains Sunday playing in Southwark

Abstract

The privy council writes to the Surrey justices of complaints by the inhabitants of Southwark: the injunction against playing on the Sabbath is being disregarded, especially within the liberty of the Clink and the parish of St Saviour's. They order the justices to take control of the matter.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 29 October 1587 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 29 October 1587 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose
Name
Newington Butts

Event Type

  • illicit performance
  • performance restraint
  • playhouse context