Attempts were made from 1580 into the early 17th century to enforce some sort of town planning with regards to sheds, cellars and subdivided houses in multi-occupation rooms. But in general enforcement of the policy was not achieved. The increasing wealth of London attracted wealthy landowners, and London responded with further expansion. Professional men such as doctors, lawyers, architects and play-rights found they could make a better living in London than elsewhere. The demand by wealthy families for transport, accommodation, servants, entertainment, food, clothes and luxury goods all needed to be satisfied. Between 1570 and 1642 London became a great centre of commercial theatre, before this actors had performed in market places or in yards of inns. The cost of a theatre seat at this time was between two and three old pence.
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