- North Devon swear words from Elizabethan times in new book: I thought most Elizabethan swearing was blasphemous in nature – evidently not, at least in Devon. Most are insults, and the article appears to avoid the really juicy ones.
- A horrible history as King’s Lynn features in Tudor murder files: Tudor criminals and state alike meted out punishments far more brutal and inventive than now.
- Remains of playhouse where Hamlet was first performed gets protected status alongside other Elizabethan sites including three bear-baiting pits: Earlier than the Globe, The Theatre (that’s its name) dates from the 1570s. Article contains suggested plans for both The Theatre’s and The Hope (1610s)’s grounds, including nearby barns and gardens, a reminder that the theaters existed in a far more rural London than that of today.
16th-17th c. bird whistle found at The Theatre’s archaeological dig. Courtesy MOLA - Circlesnake Productions at The Attic Arts Hub Presents the World Premiere of “The Queen’s Conjuror”: New play opens in Toronto this week in which Dee has the visions and Kelley provides the interpretation.
