mb 4d (29 September–29 September) (External expenses)
...Et eisdem allocatum solutum histrionibus Domine Regine hoc Anno per mandatum maioris xvij s. iij d....
mb 5
...Et eisdem allocatum solutum histrionibus Domini Ambrosij Dudleye hoc anno ix s. iiij d....
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mb 4d (29 September–29 September) (External expenses)
...And allowed to the same (accountants the sum) paid to the lady queen's players in this year by order of the mayor, 17s 3d....
mb 5
...And allowed to the same (accountants the sum) paid to Lord Ambrose Dudley's players this year, 9s 4d....
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Ambrose Dudley (c 1528–90) was created 21st earl of Warwick in 1561.
Record title: Chamberlains' Accounts
Repository:
HRO
Shelfmark: W/E1/90
Repository location: Winchester
The chamberlains' account rolls record all of the city's income and expenditures.
Income comes primarily from annual rents and rates, as well as special
levies. Expenditures include the whole range of civic responsibilities,
including construction and maintenance of civic structures, annual
payments to civic officials, and rewards given to local nobility and
gentry (and to their performers). The accounting year runs from
Michaelmas to Michaelmas.
1560–1; Latin; parchment; 6 membranes attached at the top, written on both sides; 550–630mm x 330mm; mbs 4–6 numbered in top left corner; in good condition; 19th-c. paper wrapping with date and names of mayor and city officers inscribed.