Podpora rozvoje cizích jazyků pro Evropu 21. stol. INVESTICE DO ROZVOJE VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ Tento projekt je spolufinancován Evropským sociálním fondem a státním rozpočtem České republiky.

THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON What was the summer like in 1666? What was the architecture of London like at that time?

Historical background Who were the English at war with at that time? Who “returned” to the English throne in 1660? How many people were killed by the plague in 1665? Where did the fire start?

London burns! When did the fire start? How many people were burnt to death in the bakery? Why did the fire spread so quickly? Had there been many fires in London before? Why was Thames Street very “flammable”?

London burns! Where can we find a detailed account of the fire? What was the worst day of the fire? What was the richest street in London at that time? What did Samuel Pepys do before leaving the area?

London burns! What happened with Old St. Paul’s church? Where was the fire extinguished?

Destruction of the city What damage did the city suffer? How many people lost their homes? How many people died during the fire?

Was anyone to blame? What was the opinion of Charles II on the fire? Who was suspected from starting the fire? What was the real cause of the fire?

The good news In what way did the fire help London? How was the plague transmitted? Did plague return to London after the fire?

Rebuilding the city Who rebuilt the city after the fire? What was the plan of the new London like? Which building is considered to be Wren’s masterpiece?

TheThe Monument it is located at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill its 61-metre height marks the monument's distance to the site of Thomas Farynor, the king's baker's shop in Pudding Lane, where the fire began

Golden Boy of Pye Corner it stands at Cock Lane (a place where the fire was put out) statue of a fat boy: it was erected as a warning to future generations – the fire was seen as a punishment for wickedness and greed of the city

INVESTICE DO ROZVOJE VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ Tento projekt je spolufinancován Evropským sociálním fondem a státním rozpočtem České republiky. Tato výuková prezentace byla pořízena z finančních prostředků hrazených Evropským sociálním fondem a rozpočtem České republiky.