Tag: Fire and Fever: London 1666
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1666: London’s Trial by Fire and Plague – A Year of Unprecedented Resilience
Introduction In the annals of London’s history, the year 1666 stands as a haunting reminder of catastrophic events that left an indelible mark on the city and its inhabitants. A confluence of tragedies, notably the Great Fire and the resurgence of the bubonic plague, reshaped the city’s landscape and altered the course of its history.…