The Great Fire of London

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. We will then have a look at how people lived, finishing by exploring the different types of jobs available during this period.

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.

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.

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.

In this lesson, we will look at how the Great Fire of London was brought under control.

In this lesson, we will learn about the enormous impact the fire had on the city and its population.

In this lesson, we will learn about the changes made as a response to the Great Fire of London and how this presents itself in the present.

In this lesson, we will make a detailed timeline of the events of the Great Fire of London. We will use this alongside a map to practise retelling.

In this lesson, we will learn about Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn who chronicled the events of the Great Fire of London in their diaries.

In this lesson, we will look at other catastrophes involving large-scale fires in London, and in other cities from around the world.