Viewing Event Record: Thomas Giles is licensed to impress boys for the choir of St Paul's

Abstract

Thomas Giles, Master of the Choristers at St Paul's, receives a commission to impress children into the service of the choir. The writ is addressed to 'all and singular Deans, Provosts, Masters and Wardens of Colleges, and all ecclesiastical persons and ministers, and to all other our officers, ministers, and subjects to whom in this case it shall appertain.' Giles has license to impress any child he should see fit, from any cathedral or collegiate church, or any other place in England and Wales; the concerned parties are not to hinder Giles in his task, but to assist him in the execution of his duties.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 26 April 1584 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 26 April 1584 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
St Paul's (I)

Event Type

  • commission
  • company context
  • playhouse context