The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London began on September 2, 1666, in a bakery on Pudding Lane. The fire spread rapidly due to wooden buildings, dry weather, and strong winds. With no fire brigade, efforts to stop the fire included pulling down buildings and using leather buckets and water squirts. Despite these efforts, the fire destroyed many structures, including St Paul's Cathedral, and left thousands homeless. The fire eventually stopped when the wind died down and more buildings were demolished. The video highlights the reasons for the fire's rapid spread and sets the stage for exploring its aftermath.

Where did the Great Fire of London originate?

• A bakery on Pudding Lane

• A leather factory

• The River Thames

• St Paul's Cathedral

What was one reason the fire spread so quickly?

• The buildings were made of stone

• The weather was cold and wet

• The buildings were made of dry wood

• There was a fire brigade

What method was used to try and stop the fire?

• Using leather buckets and water squirts

• Calling the fire brigade

• Using helicopters

• Building a wall

How many people were needed to operate the fire engine?

• Eight

• Four

• Six

• Two

What major building was destroyed in the fire?

• The Tower of London

• Buckingham Palace

• St Paul's Cathedral

• Westminster Abbey

What caused the stone of St Paul's Cathedral to break apart?

• The heat of the fire

• Heavy rain

• The weight of the roof

• An earthquake

How did the fire eventually stop?

• The fire brigade arrived

• The wind died down and buildings were demolished

• A large wall was built

• It started to rain heavily

How many people were recorded to have died in the fire?

• Six thousand

• Six

• Six hundred

• Sixty

What was a key factor in the rapid spread of the fire?

• The presence of a fire brigade

• The buildings were made of stone

• The houses were very close together

• The fire started in a forest

What was missing in London in 1666 that could have helped control the fire?

• A fire brigade

• A river

• A large wall

• A rainstorm