In September 1666, the Great Fire of London consumed hundreds of acres of houses, shops, churches, and government buildings. But what effect did politics and memories of a recent civil war have on ...

My very very great grandmother who lived during the time of the Great Fire of London went back after the fire burned out and found lots of burnt crispy wood. That’s her there. Scoffing.

The Great Fire of London broke out on September 2, 1666, in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane. At the time, much of ...