The Aftermath
The Great Fire of London destroyed over 87 churches, including this iconic landmark designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
What is St. Paul's Cathedral?
This common theory suggests that the fire started in this type of establishment on Pudding Lane, though there's no definitive evidence.
What is a bakery?
This date marks the beginning of the Great Fire of London, which started in a bakery on Pudding Lane.
What is September 2, 1666?
During the Great Fire, this group of people were tasked with trying to extinguish the flames, but they often struggled due to the fire’s spread.
Who are the Londoners (or the general public)?
This architect played a key role in redesigning London after the Great Fire of 1666, famously designing St. Paul's Cathedral.
Who is Sir Christopher Wren?
After the fire, this king ordered the creation of a new fire-fighting force, which became the first official fire brigade in London.
Who is King Charles II?
One myth surrounding the fire is that it was started by this nation’s spies, though no proof of arson was ever found.
What is France?
The fire started in this part of London, which was known for its narrow, crowded streets and wooden buildings.
What is the City of London?
These tools, often used to break down buildings to create firebreaks, were employed to try and control the fire’s spread.
What are axes?
Following the Great Fire, this act was passed in 1667, requiring new buildings to be constructed with this material to reduce fire risk.
What is brick or stone?
The fire led to major reforms in London's building codes, including this law which required buildings to be made from this non-flammable material.
What is brick?
This major historical figure was falsely accused of starting the fire, possibly due to his unpopular actions earlier in the year.
Who is King Charles II?
This famous diarist documented the events of the fire, even burying his cheese and wine to protect them from the flames.
Who is Samuel Pepys?
The lack of organized fire brigades in 1666 led to the formation of this official force after the fire, marking the beginning of modern firefighting in London.
What is the London Fire Engine Establishment?
The Rebuilding Act of 1667 mandated that new houses be built with this feature to minimize fire risks and promote ventilation.
What are wider streets?
This famous diarist chronicled the events of the Great Fire, including his decision to bury his cheese and wine to protect them from the flames.
Who is Samuel Pepys?
Some believed this group of people intentionally set the fire in order to destroy the city and "purify" it.
Who are the Catholics?
This structure, completed in 1677, commemorates the start of the fire and stands near the location where the blaze began.
What is The Monument?
In 1666, this was the primary method used to fight fires in London, despite its limited effectiveness.
What is using buckets of water?
This public monument, designed by Christopher Wren, was constructed to commemorate the Great Fire and stands at 202 feet tall.
What is The Monument?
This large public square, once part of a devastated area, was rebuilt as part of the city's efforts to recover and is now home to a famous monument commemorating the fire.
What is Monument Square (or The Monument)?
Some theories suggest that the fire was caused by this astronomical event, with people believing the fire was a sign of divine retribution.
What is a comet?
Despite the destruction of much of London, only this many people are officially recorded as having died in the Great Fire.
What is six?
The lack of a modern water supply led to the use of this method, where fire-fighting efforts relied on manually pumping water from nearby rivers and wells.
What is a hand pump (or fire pump)?
This type of building regulation was implemented after the fire to prevent the haphazard construction that had contributed to the spread of the flames.
What is building codes or regulations?