Viewing Event Record: Dr Lambe is assaulted following a play at the Fortune

Abstract

An account of the life of Dr Lambe records that on 13 June 1628, he visited the Fortune to see a play. There he was spotted by 'the boys of the town and other unruly people,' who pursued and assaulted him after the play had finished.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1628 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 13 June 1628 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Fortune (II)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Lambe, John doctor

Event Type

  • playhouse context
  • public disturbance