View of the Cittye of London from the North towards the South

View of the Cittye of London from the North towards the South

England--Social life and customs--16th century

Theatre (Shoreditch, London, England)

Theater--England--History--16th century

This view of London, from a hillside in present day Islington, provides a rare glimpse at life in the northern suburbs of London during the late 16th century. In the left-center of the frame stands a polygonal three-story structure with a flag flying from the top of the building. This public playhouse is either the Theatre or the Curtain; there is no general consensus, however, as to which is more likely.

Booth, Abraham

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1577-1598

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