early modern bankside

when was the globe built?

Constructed originally in 1599, it burned down in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII, was rebuilt the following year

when did the globe close?

1642 when it was closed by the Puritan government following the Civil War

who built the globe?

built by the acting group that Shakespeare was a part of - The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

remains of the globe

Today the Globe has been rebuilt on a nearby site and remains a popular visitor attraction

When was the Rose Theatre built?

Built in 1587 + near the Thames

what did the rose theatre's succes do

encouraged other theatres to be built on Bankside

abandonment of rose theatre

Fallen out of use by 1603 and had certainly been abandoned as a theatre by 1606.

physical remains of the rose theatre

The Rose Alley remains today

what were bull and bear baiting arenas?

First appearing in the 1550s, these were arenas where bulls, bears and occasionally other animals would fight a pack of dogs, with spectators betting on the outcome.

physical remains of bull and bear baiting arenas

Two streets in South London are still called "Bear Gardens" and "Bear Lane" after the gruesome displays that once took place in the area.

inns and brothels

Inns and brothels also remained a prominent feature of Bankside, 18 Brothels said to be operating in the 16th Century and dozens of pubs and inns.

physical remains of inns and brothels

Love Lane, Maiden Lane, and Cock Lane remain as evidence of brothels

diversity of the site - who used it?

- everyone attended theatres
- criminals
- religious offenders
- prisoners
- prostitutes
- the very wealthy

death of lancelot andrews : turning point

1626: Death of Lancelot Andrews - last Bishop of Winchester to use the Palace.

what happened to the palace after the death of lancelot andrews

In 1626 -The break-up of the house was imminent and in November, 1642, the House of Lords agreed that it should be turned into a prison and Thomas Davenish was appointed keeper.

what did Joseph Zin Zan do

In 1643 Joseph Zin Zan asked to be allowed the use of the stable and yard at Winchester House for a riding school.

who was the whole property sold to?

In 1649 the Trustees for the sale of church lands sold the whole property to Thomas Walker of Camberwell, gentleman, for £4,380 8s. 3d.

when did london come under control of puritan led parliament : turning point

1642: London comes under the control of the Puritan-led Parliamentary forces at the start of the Civil Wars.

what happened after the civil war

After the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans were in charge, they were extreme Protestants

when were the theatres shut down by the puritan government

On the 6th of September, 1642, the theatres were closed by ordinance, it was considered not seemly to indulge in any kind of diversions or amusements in such troublous times.

effect of great fire of southwark

Made way for new buildings and other things (bridges, ect.) as land was made available

when was the great fire of london : turning point

1666, 2 September to Thursday, 6 September 1666 in central parts of london

did the great fire of london reach bankside?

It did not reach across the river to Bankside. London Bridge had gaps deliberately left between buildings to act as a fire break.

great fire of london affect on london city

It consumed 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, St Paul's Cathedral, and most of the buildings of the City authorities.
It is estimated to have destroyed the homes of 70,000 of the city's 80,000 inhabitants.

when was the great fire of southwark: turning point

26 May 1676, 10 years after the Great Fire of London Southwark suffered a fire which destroyed hundreds of buildings.

how did the great fire of southwark start and how was it put out?

in a building where a man sold oil and paint. The fire spread quickly and it was only brought under control by blowing up houses to create fire breaks.