Year 1
To create a timeline of the events of the Great Fire of London
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.
Year 1
To create a timeline of the events of the Great Fire of London
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.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- To be able to identify key events of the Great Fire of London.
- To be able to sort these into the correct chronological order.
- To be able to retell the events of the Great Fire of London.
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5 Questions
Q1.
After the Great Fire of London, King Charles II recommended that all future buildings be built out of brick and stone. True or false?
False
Q2.
Which architect was hired to helped in rebuilding London?
Wenceslaus Hollar
Q3.
How many churches were rebuilt under Christopher Wren's guidance?
51
53
Q4.
Which London landmark was rebuilt according to Christopher Wren's plans?
Guildhall
Royal Exchange
Tower of London
Q5.
Did the laws passed after the Great Fire of London intend to make London's streets narrower or wide?
Narrower
5 Questions
Q1.
On which date did the Great Fire of London begin?
September 3rd, 1666
Q2.
Who made a record in his diary of the events of the Great Fire of London?
Christopher Wren
King Charles II
Q3.
Which river did Londoners cross in order to escape the fire?
River Fleet
River Severn
Q4.
What was initially used in order to pull down burning houses?
Fire squirts
Gunpowder
Q5.
How many houses were destroyed during the Great Fire of London?
1,320
132
132,000