1665: Great Plague Although the Black Death and had been known in England for centuries, over this particular summer 15% of the population would perish. King Charles II and his court left London and fled to Oxford.
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1666
2 Sep 1666—5 Sep 1666: Great Fire of London The catastrophic blaze began in a bakery on Pudding Lane in the early hours of Sunday morning and quickly spread across the city, fanned by strong easterly winds. By the time the flames were extinguished four days later, the fire had destroyed approximately 80% of the walled medieval city, including over 13,000 homes, 87 parish churches, and Old St Paul's Cathedral.
Dutton, Berrett & Hungerford Twigs
1661 - 1678 (16 years)
