The Great Fire of London: An Illustrated History of the Great Fire of 1666

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Find out all about the Great Fire of London, in 1666 - what caused it, how it spread, how it was put out and how the city was rebuilt in its wake. Contains 386 pp with 3 folding plates, 41 monochrome illustrations including plans and drawings and archive photographs.

It is on the national curriculum and is constantly revisited through new documentaries, books, articles, and through other media outlets. Molly is surprised how different London looks and spots Samuel Pepys and Thomas Farriner on her journey. Emma Adams grew up spending lots of her time in her local library, reading Roald Dahl books and imagining she was Matilda.Paul’s – the author goes deeper into the stories of many caught up in this catastrophic occurrence, revealing a more human side to those affected by the fire that is often overlooked. With stunning illustrations, captivating storytelling and a treasure trove of historical fact, this books is an absolute essential for classrooms covering this topic. From the flea’s-eye-view of the fire in Vlad and the Great Fire of London to the absolutely beautiful non-fiction illustrated compendium in the 350th Anniversary Guide to The Great Fire of London, this booklist will help you to get to grips with the key events of this popular history topic.

Children also role play being in the King’s Council and make speeches giving King Charles II advice on what to do to combat the fire.He did an Art Foundation degree at Oxford Brookes University and then moved to Bristol to study Illustration at the University of the West of England, where he specialised in Print. When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong!