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Great Fire of London

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01januari
1681
01 januari 1681

Completion of St. Paul's Cathedral

The new St. Paul's Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was completed in 1681. The cathedral's construction was part of the broader rebuilding efforts after the Great Fire. It became an iconic symbol of London's resilience and architectural innovation in the wake of the disaster.

01januari
1677
01 januari 1677

Monument to the Great Fire Completed

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, was completed in 1677. It stands near the site where the fire started and serves as a reminder of the disaster. The monument is 202 feet tall, symbolizing the distance from the bakery where the fire began.

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06september
1666
06 september 1666

Rebuilding Plans Initiated

Following the fire, plans for rebuilding London were initiated. Sir Christopher Wren proposed ambitious designs for a new city layout, but practical constraints led to a more modest reconstruction. The rebuilding process focused on using brick and stone to prevent future fires.

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1666
05 september 1666

Fire Extinguished

The Great Fire of London was finally extinguished on September 5, 1666. The fire had burned for four days, destroying a large part of the city, including 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, and numerous public buildings. The fire left thousands of people homeless.

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04september
1666
04 september 1666

Efforts to Control the Fire

By September 4, 1666, efforts to control the fire intensified. King Charles II and his brother, the Duke of York, took command of the firefighting efforts. They ordered the demolition of buildings to create firebreaks, which eventually helped slow the spread of the fire.

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1666
03 september 1666

Fire Spreads to St. Paul's Cathedral

On September 3, 1666, the fire reached St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most significant landmarks in London. The cathedral, which was under renovation at the time, was engulfed in flames. The lead roof melted, and the structure was severely damaged, marking a significant loss for the city.

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02september
1666
02 september 1666

Outbreak of the Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London began in the early hours of September 2, 1666, in the bakery of Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane. The fire quickly spread due to the city's wooden buildings and narrow streets. Strong winds fanned the flames, causing the fire to spread rapidly across the city.

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