Views of London in 1616 and 1890

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Views of London in 1616 and 1890

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Title:
Views of London in 1616 and 1890
Description:
The arts were flourishing in Britain when Shakespeare worked and wrote in London. He was a member of the acting company the Lord Chamberlain's Men which by law was allowed to perform for the public only because of its patron sponsorship. This 1890 panoramic view compares 1616 and 1890 scenes of London and shows the Globe Theater. Shakespeare was a part owner of the playhouse along with his fellow actors. Opened in 1599, the Globe was destroyed by a fire in 1613, rebuilt, and endured until 1642, when it was closed in response to Puritanical laws forbidding the performance of plays.
Date:
1890
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Location:
Boston Public Library
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center
Collection (local):
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center Collection
Subjects:
London (England)--Aerial views
Places:
England > London
Extent:
2 views on 1 sheet ; on sheet 43 x 118 cm.
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
New York : [Harper & Brothers]
Scale:
Not drawn to scale.
Language:
English
Notes:
View of London in 1616 by C.J. Vischer.
View of London in 1890 by H.W. Brewer.
"Supplement to Harpers Weekly, July 12, 1890."
Notes (exhibitions):
Exhibited: "Shakespeare’s Here and Everywhere" organized by the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library, 2016-2017.
Identifier:
06_01_003224
Call #:
G5754.L7A3 1890 .V5
Barcode:
39999059006757