Licensing Act 1737
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The Licensing Act 1737 or the Theatrical Licensing Act 1737, Stage Licensing Act 1737 or Plays Act 1736, was an act in the Kingdom of Great Britain, and a pivotal moment in British theatrical history.
First page of the Licensing Act 1737, which established the office of Examiner of Plays
William Bodham Donne
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William Bodham Donne was an English journalist, known also as a librarian and theatrical censor.
Licensing Act 1737
…Assisted by his wife Anna Larpent 1824–1836 Colman, George Known as 'Colman the Younger' 1836–1840 Kemble, Charles 1840–1857 Kemble, John 1857–1874 Donne, William Bodham 1874–1895 Pigott, Edward Frederick Smyth 1895–1911 Redford, George A. 1911–1913 Brookfield, Charles Joint examiner with Redford for one month in 1911…
William Bodham Donne