Viewing Event Record: The inset view of London in John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire' represents two theatres: most likely, the Globe and Bear Garden

Abstract

The inset view of London printed in John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain' represents two theatres: the first Globe, shown here as circular, and a second theatre, also roughly circular, which is most likely the Bear Garden.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1611 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
To: 1611 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Globe (I)
Name
Bear Garden

Event Type

  • beargarden context
  • image
  • playhouse context