Samuel Pepys Reports: Great Fire of London part 2

Samuel Pepys Reports: Great Fire of London part 2

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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.

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How were people trying to save their belongings during the fire?

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What happened to the pigeons above the fire?

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