Great Fire of London, 1666 (1825). Artist: Unknown

Great Fire of London, 1666 (1825). Artist: Unknown

1-157-988 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Great Fire of London, 1666 (1825). Charles II and Duke of York's party examining the scene. The fire, the worst in London's history, began in a bakery in Pudding Lane and lasted for 4 days. Fanned by a strong east wind, the conflagration destroyed some 13,000 houses, 87 churches and the old St Paul's Cathedral.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King Charles II: British: King of Great Britain and Ireland
  2. King James II: British, English: King of England and Ireland

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Disasters

People Royalty

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

People Famous People

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2565x4087
File Size : 30,713kb


Aliases

  1. 002746
  1. 002746
  1. 0390004914
  1. 1-157-988
  1. 1157988
  1. 4914

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