Question

The Great ‘what’ of London occurred in 1666?

Answer 1

The Great Fire of London occurred in 1666.

The Great Fire of London started on September 2nd, 1666 and lasted for four days. It destroyed over 13,000 homes, 87 churches, and many other buildings. The fire caused a lot of damage and reshaped the city of London, leading to new building regulations and the use of brick and stone instead of wood.

Answer 2

The Great Fire of London is one of the most well-known disasters in London's history. It began on 2 September 1666 and lasted just under five days. One-third of London was destroyed and about 100,000 people were made homeless. The fire started at 1am on Sunday morning in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane.

Answer 3

The Great Fire of London occurred in 1666. It started in a bakery on Pudding Lane and quickly spread throughout the city. The fire destroyed most of the city and left around 70,000 people homeless.