Restoration, Plague, and Fire · 1660 – 1685
The Great Fire of London 1666
The causes, course, and consequences of the fire that destroyed the City.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the fire spread so quickly through London?
- 2How did the fire change the architecture and safety of the city?
- 3Why were foreigners blamed for starting the fire?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - Social and Cultural HistoryKS3: History - The Restoration
Year: Year 8
Subject: History
Unit: Restoration, Plague, and Fire
Period: 1660 – 1685
Suggested Methodologies
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