How a bakery mishap and a gale destroyed 17th-century London
In short: During September 1666, intense winds, a bakery mishap, and drought triggered Western Europe's most devastating pre-modern urban blaze.
This lecture explores the catastrophic impact of the Great Fire of London and the resilience of its citizens. While much of the city was lost, the recovery was remarkably swift, with losses being replaced through positive reactions from the government and the public.
The fire's enduring legacy remains visible in the surviving churches designed by Christopher Wren, including his magnificent cathedral, and the Monument erected to commemorate the event.
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