The Great Fire left a deep imprint on London’s cultural memory. It has been the subject of numerous historical accounts, artworks, literature, and public commemorations. One famous contemporary account was by Samuel Pepys, the naval administrator and diarist, whose vivid diary entries provi

One of the most lasting impacts of the Great Fire was the introduction of new building regulations to prevent future conflagrations. The Rebuilding Act of 1667 mandated: The use of brick and stone instead of timber for new buildings.   Wider streets to act as firebreaks. &n

The Great Fire left much of the medieval City of London in ruins. An estimated 13,200 homes, 87 churches, and numerous other buildings were destroyed. The medieval wooden city was razed, and the city faced an urgent need for rebuilding. The fire effectively destroyed the medieval urban fabric, bu

Surprisingly, the recorded death toll was relatively low, with official figures listing only six verified deaths. However, historians believe the actual death toll was likely higher but underreported, especially among the poor and undocumented. Thousands of Londoners were rendered homeless overni