The Great Fire of London 10/2/25 8th Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the fire start
When it started and ended
A
Pudding Lane, Farriners bakery
2nd September -
6th September 1666
2
Q
Why did the fire spread so quickly? (4)
A
Everything was hot and dry .
Most houses were made of wood .
Most houses were close together .
There were ware houses of flammables near the fire
3
Q
What did the King do?
A
Make fire breaks by pulling down houses
4
Q
Why did the fire go out?(3)
A
Fire breaks slowed it down
The weather got cooler
The fire blew towards a stone fence, slowing it down
