4 Days London Inferno

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Explore the Great Fire of London in 1666, from its sudden outbreak at Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane to its dramatic containment and the city's eventual rebuilding. Witness how flammable buildings and strong winds fueled the fire, destroying iconic landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral and the Royal Exchange. Follow the personal stories of three Londoners—a shoemaker, a bookseller, and a banker—to see the human side of the disaster, while uncovering the truth behind the officially low death toll and the likely unrecorded casualties among the poor. Learn how early city efforts faltered, how the King intervened using firebreaks with gunpowder, and how the catastrophe reshaped London's architecture for generations to come.

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