The Great Fire of London · 1666
Pudding Lane: The Spark
Investigating the origins of the fire in Thomas Farriner's bakery and why it spread.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the fire spread so quickly through the streets of London?
- 2What were houses in 1666 made of?
- 3How did the weather contribute to the disaster?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: History - Events beyond living memoryKS1: History - Chronological understanding
Year: Year 2
Subject: History
Unit: The Great Fire of London
Period: 1666
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