History Rocks: The Great Fire of 1666

On the night of September 2nd 1666, a spark from a bakery oven ignited one of the largest fires that London has ever seen. You may already know the story of the Great Fire of London, but this book will tell you what happened afterwards – how the City rebuilt and how the insurance industry and fire service were developed.



Featuring:

• The City in 1666

• The Story of the Great Fire

• Timeline

• What Happened Next (How the Insurance Industry and Fire Service Developed)

• Link to YouTube video



Did You Know...?

The illustrations in this book were drawn by children, who learned all about The Great Fire of 1666 and then created this book! Your purchase helps support Guy Fox History Project (www.guyfox.org.uk), an innovative charity in London, England. Thank you!