Use the slideshow below to show pictures from the story of the famous people involved in The Great Fire of London.
Image caption, Thomas Farriner
Thomas Farriner - the fire started in his bakery on Pudding Lane.
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More from this series
1. Why did The Great Fire of London happen?
We go back in time to find out the causes of The Fire, meet key individuals involved and witness how Londoners responded to The Fire.聽
2. What happened during The Great Fire of London?
We learn how the fire spread across the city and how the Lord Mayor, Samuel Pepys and King Charles II were involved alongside ordinary citizens.
3. What happened after The Great Fire of London?
We discover what happened to the city after The Fire, the role of Christopher Wren in rebuilding the city and how we remember The Fire today.
Further resources
Download / print the notes including activities templates and worksheets (pdf)
Be the news reporter 鈥 interview a character and find out what happened! (pdf)
Design your own dream city on this London map (pdf)
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