Arts & Culture

Globe Theatre Suffers Devastating Fire

A cannon shot used during a performance at the Globe Theatre ignited the roof and caused a fire that consumed the structure. The Lord Chamberlain's Men, Shakespeare’s company, were performing a play when the incident occurred. Despite efforts to extinguish the flames, the theatre was reduced to ashes within an hour. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. This event marked a significant moment in the history of the theatre in London, as the Globe was one of the most important venues for drama during the period.

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