The Night London Burned Audio Guide | MapTalesGo
Explore the catastrophic fire of September 2, 1666, that ravaged London, reducing St. Paul's Cathedral to ruins and reshaping the city forever.
September 2, 1666, marked a catastrophic night when a small spark ignited a fire that consumed London in a matter of days. Originating from a bakery, the flames, fueled by strong winds, swiftly transformed the city into a living inferno, devastating over 13,000 homes and leaving around 70,000 people homeless.
The iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, thought indestructible, was reduced to ruins as molten lead flowed down its walls. Ultimately, from this destruction emerged a new city, rebuilt with stronger materials and improved fire laws.
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