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Destruction of the Globe

When
29 June 1613
Where
Globe Theatre, London
Part of
Fire destroys the Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre in London was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613, leading to the construction of a replacement structure on the same site.

The original Globe Theatre, built in 1599 at Southwark, was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. The event prompted the construction of a second Globe Theatre on the same location, which was completed by June 1614.

Sources

  1. Globe Theatre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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