History-Sode | The Great Fire of London — When a Spark Changed a City

History-Sode | The Great Fire of London — When a Spark Changed a City

In 1666, a small bakery fire on Pudding Lane turned into one of the most destructive disasters in London’s history. In this history-sode, we explore how the Great Fire of London raged for four days, destroyed over 13,000 homes, and reshaped the city forever. We’ll also uncover how fear and rumors fueled blame—and why the fire may have helped stop the plague.


Sources Used:

  • Diary of Samuel Pepys (1666), public domain

  • Museum of London Fire Exhibition Archives

  • UK National Archives: "The Great Fire of London"

  • BBC History: “What Caused the Great Fire?”

  • Historic Royal Palaces: https://www.hrp.org.uk

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