What Happened After The Great London Fire Of 1666

The Great Fire of London in 1666 devastated the city, destroying 80% of it and leaving 65,000 people homeless. The fire led to social unrest, with anti-immigrant violence and the wrongful execution of Robert Hubert. Religious tensions were exacerbated, with Catholics being blamed. The fire prompted changes in firefighting methods and led to the creation of fire insurance. Reconstruction efforts included new building codes and the rebuilding of landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral. The fire's legacy influenced London's architecture and urban planning for centuries.

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