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The Great Fire of London

By Татьяна Вьюшкова

  • Saturday, evening

    Saturday, evening
    Thomas Farynor forgot to put out the fire in one of his ovens

  • Sunday, 1:00 a.m.

    Sunday, 1:00 a.m.
    A spark set fire to the straw of the bakery. Flames began to spread.

  • 4:00 a.m

    4:00 a.m
    London's mayor, Sir Thomas Bloodworth was woken up. He refused to destroy the neighouring houses.

  • early morning

    early morning
    Three hundred houses were on fire and winds were causing the fire to spread with frightening speed.

  • the evening of Wednesday

    the evening of Wednesday
    Strong winds died down, to bring the fire uder control.

  • Thursday

    Thursday
    The fire was totally extinguished.