Great Fire of London 1666 - London, England, UK - Famous Fires on Waymarking.com

The Great Fire of London lasted three days in September 1666, destroying 13,200 homes and 87 churches. Almost 90% of London residents became homeless. The fire destroyed buildings in the neighborhood of this Museum as well.
The Museum has several displays of interest...a painting of the fire, charred artifacts found by archaeologists, an explanation of how Londoners fought the fires, histories of key personalities...like Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey..initially hailed as a hero during the fire..but then prosecuted for gouging the public when selling his stockpile of coal. The Museum also displays a plaque that was once put up at the bakery where the fire started...blaming the fire on Papists.
Read more about the fire at (visit link)

There is no fee to visit the Museum.

Type of Structure: Public building Fire Date: 09/02/1666 Structure status: Plaque Cause of Fire: started at a bakery Documentation of the fire: [Web Link] Other: Not listed Construction Date: Not listed

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Give a narrative of your experience. Did you learn anything after reading about the fire in the waymark? Photos are always welcome too. Please no virtual visits.

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