Why did The Great Fire of London happen?

What was life like in the 17th century? In this lesson, we will begin by looking at who ruled England during the 17th century, up to who was in charge at the time of the Great Fire of London.

How did London begin? In this lesson, we will look at London's origin, focusing on how it began as a Roman settlement by the banks of the River Thames nearly 2000 years ago.

What was London like at the time of the fire? In this lesson, we will look at how London developed as an important cultural, economic and political centre through the reign of the Anglo-Saxons, Normans and Tudors.

Newsround - What was the Great Fire of London?

How did the Great Fire of London start? In this lesson, we will learn about when the Great Fire of London began, looking at where it started and how it quickly spread throughout the city.

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