Fire Of London Flashcards

1
Q

When was the great fire

A

2nd - 5th sept 1666

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2
Q

Where was the fire

A

London

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3
Q

Where did the fire start

A

Pudding lane home of the kings baker and his bakery

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4
Q

Why did the fire spread so quickly

A
  1. London was made out of timber
  2. I was a dry summer
  3. Fire fighting equipment was damaged
  4. Certain people got in the way because of the law
  5. It was very windy so the fire could spread
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5
Q

Who recorded the events of the great fire

A

Samual pepys

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