1666 Collection (page 13)

Royal Exchange C17
The courtyard of Thomas Greshams Royal Exchange, modelled on the bourse at Antwerp : sadly, it will be destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666

Anne of Austria
ANNE D AUTRICHE queen of Louis XIII standing at a table with a document bearing a seal

Evelyns Plan for London
Evelyns plan for rebuilding London after the Great Fire - proposing a classical grid system & a series of squares to replace the meandering mediaeval street pattern

Nic. Francois Mansart
NICOLAS FRANCOIS MANSART French architect with one of the Perrault brothers, possibly the architect Claude Perrault. Mansart was important for establishing classicism in French baroque

New Male Fashion 1666
A man of fashion at the time of Charles II wearing the costume introduced by the King in 1666 of a long vest or sleeved waistcoat after the Persian or Turkish coat

Custom House in C16
The old Custom House on the banks of the Thames, at the time of Queen Elizabeth : it will be destroyed during the Great Fire of 1666

Shah Jahan I / Miniature
SHAH JAHAN I despite building the Taj Mahal, he was deposed and died in captivity

London / Projects / Wren
A Plan of the City of London for rebuilding after the fire of 1666 according to Sir Christopher Wren

Shah Jahan I / Bertrand
SHAH JAHAN I Le Grand Mogol, ou l Empereur d Indostan Mughal emperor from 1628 to 1658

Nagapattinam, India 1671
Seaport and trading centre, 250km south of Madras : occupied by the Dutch 1666 - 1671, later by the British

Sir James Ware
SIR JAMES WARE Irish statesman and antiquarian, auditor-general who declined a peerage with his autograph

Nicolas Laniere
NICOLAS LANIERE (also Lanier/Laneer) English composer, singer and artist

London / General View / 1664
General view of London shortly before the great fire of 1666

Shah Jahan I / Four Arts
SHAH JAHAN I Mughal emperor of India from 1628 to 1658, known in his youth as Prince Khurram. He had the Taj Mahal built as a mausoleum for his favourite wife

Anne of Austria / Petitot
ANNE OF AUSTRIA Queen of Louis XIII of France

France / Arles / Arena 1666
The arena at Arles as it looked in 1666

Flames Panic 1666
Panicking citizens seek to save their possessions as the flames sweep towards them

St Pauls Still Standing
Terrified citizens shelter beneath London Bridge as the fire rages through the City : St Pauls cathedral still stands, but not for long

St Pauls up in Flames
In the distance, old Saint Pauls cathedral goes up in flames

Destruction of St Pauls
The destruction of old Saint Pauls cathedral

Great fire of London prediction
William Lilly predicts the Great Fire of London 1666

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"1666: The Year of Destruction and Resilience" In 1666, the Great Fire of London ravaged the city, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This catastrophic event engulfed England's capital, forever changing its landscape and history. Amidst the chaos, two influential figures emerged - Guru Nanek and Govind Singh. Their teachings provided solace to those affected by the fire, offering spiritual guidance during this time of despair. Samuel Pepys, an English diarist, chronicled the events with meticulous detail. His diary entries became a valuable historical account that shed light on the devastating impact of this inferno. The Great Fire of London was no ordinary blaze; it consumed entire neighborhoods and landmarks like St. Paul's Cathedral. The once majestic cathedral stood as a volcano spewing molten lead into the sky—a haunting image etched into people's memories. As flames raged through London's streets, brave firefighters battled relentlessly to contain them. The fire engine stands as a testament to their courage and determination in combating this unprecedented disaster. Montague Earl Lindsey played a crucial role in rebuilding London after the devastation caused by the fire. His efforts ensured that hope rose from ashes as new structures began to emerge from what was left behind. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Frederik created "Nova Totius Americae Descriptio, " a map depicting America during this tumultuous period—an intriguing glimpse into how distant lands were perceived amidst such chaos at home. One iconic symbol rising above London's skyline is The Monument—a towering structure built to commemorate both the Great Fire itself and those who perished in its wake. It serves as a reminder not only of past tragedies but also resilience and unity that followed. Despite enduring immense loss and hardship throughout 1666, Londoners displayed remarkable strength in facing adversity head-on—rebuilding their beloved city brick by brick while preserving its rich history.