Samuel Pepys Reports: Great Fire of London part 2

The transcript describes the Great Fire of London, starting at the King's bakery on Pudding Lane. The fire quickly spread across London, affecting both ends of London Bridge and reaching the Steelyard. People attempted to save their belongings by throwing them into the River Thames or onto boats. The fire's impact was severe, with poorer residents fleeing their homes and pigeons caught in the flames. The narrative provides a vivid account of the chaos and destruction caused by the fire.

Where did the Great Fire of London originate?

• The royal palace

• A market near the river

• A church in the city

• The King's bakery on Pudding Lane

What did the narrator do after learning about the fire?

• Visited the King's palace

• Took a boat along the river

• Helped extinguish the fire

• Warned the townspeople

How did people try to save their belongings from the fire?

• By burying them underground

• By throwing them into the river

• By hiding them in the forest

• By moving them to the church

What did the poorer residents do as the fire approached?

• They moved to the countryside

• They built barriers to stop the fire

• They stayed in their homes as long as possible

• They sought refuge in the church

What unusual event did the narrator witness involving pigeons?

• Pigeons building nests in the ruins

• Pigeons helping to extinguish the fire

• Pigeons catching fire and falling

• Pigeons flying away safely