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The "Yard" or "Pit" in the Globe Theare, New Globe Walk, Bankside, London refers to the standing area for audiences infront of the stage. This since 1576 was the most inexpensive place to watch a play. Those who went and had money would no be seen in this area as it denoted humble beginings and little finacial resource. In the picture above you can just make out the Yard or Pit with steps leading down to it. Those watching a play here would spend their who time looking up and we crowded in.

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