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The Great Fire of London Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

The Great Fire of London (1666) was a devastating event that changed the landscape of the city forever. To learn more about this historical event, you can play our fact-matching game.

  • Players will uncover key details about the fire, such as its causes and impact on the city.
  • They will also learn about the heroic efforts of individuals who helped to extinguish the flames and rebuild London.
  • Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!
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  • The Great Fire of London started on September 2, 1666, and lasted for three days.
  • The fire began in a bakery on Pudding Lane, where a small flame quickly turned into a massive blaze.
  • Strong winds and dry weather conditions contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
  • The fire destroyed over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and numerous other buildings.
  • Only six deaths were officially recorded as a result of the fire, but the actual death toll is believed to be much higher.
  • The fire caused extensive damage to important landmarks such as St. Paul's Cathedral.
  • The firefighting efforts were hindered by the lack of an organized fire brigade and the narrow streets of London.
  • It is estimated that about 70,000 people were left homeless due to the fire.
  • The fire led to the creation of the first fire insurance company, the Fire Office, in 1667.
  • King Charles II took an active role in the fire's aftermath, organizing relief efforts and rebuilding plans.
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London was erected in 1677 to commemorate the event.
  • The fire destroyed many of the city's medieval buildings, leading to significant architectural changes in the rebuilding process.
  • Samuel Pepys, a famous diarist, witnessed and chronicled the Great Fire of London.
  • The fire spread across an area of approximately 436 acres.
  • Several theories suggest that the fire may have been started intentionally, but no conclusive evidence has been found.
  • The fire led to improved building regulations and the use of brick and stone in construction instead of timber.
  • Although the fire destroyed a large part of the city, it also helped to eradicate the bubonic plague that was rampant at the time.
  • During the fire, many people sought refuge on the banks of the River Thames.
  • The fire is believed to have started around 1 a.m. and was discovered by a maid in the bakery.
  • The Great Fire of London remains one of the most significant events in the city's history.

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