Great Fire Of London 1666 Collection

Sir Christopher Wren, English architect, c1680. Christopher Wren (1632-1723) rebuilt fifty-one churches in the City of London after the Great Fire, constructed the new St Pauls Cathedral

A view of the Monument erected in memory of the dreadfull fire in the year 1666, 1752. Creator: George Bickham III
A view of the Monument erected in memory of the dreadfull fire in the year 1666, 1752. View of the Monument to the Great Fire of London

'The Monument of London, 1891. Creator: Henri Lanos
'The Monument of London, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, aka The Monument, London, England, seen here in the 19th century
8618000 The Monument to the Great Fire of London, aka The Monument, London, England, seen here in the 19th century, 1890 (print) by Unknown Artist

Top of the Monument, 1842. Creator: Unknown
Top of the Monument, 1842. Monument to the Great Fire of 1666, City of London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

At the Base of the Monument of Fish Street Hill, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
At the Base of the Monument of Fish Street Hill, c1935. The Monument (left) in the City of London, designed by Christopher Wren to commemorate the outbreak of the Great Fire in 1666

A Favoured Inmate of the City: The Plane-Tree in Cheapside, c1935. Creator: SO Gorse
A Favoured Inmate of the City: The Plane-Tree in Cheapside, c1935. Street scene in the City of London, with Friday Street on the right, and a plaque comemmorating the Great Fire of London (1666)

Wrens Original Design for the Summit of the Monument, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Wrens Original Design for the Summit of the Monument, (1897). The Monument, in the City of London, was erected to comemmorate the Great Fire of 1666. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren

The Monument of London, c1685, (1920)
The Monument of London, c1685, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Stone relief, Newgate Street, City of London, 1820. The relief, dated 1688, depicts a naked bakers boy sitting on a pannier. It commemorates the Panyer Boy Inn burnt in the Great Fire of London

The Monument, City of London, 1670. Artist: Hendrick Hulsbergh
The Monument, City of London, 1670. Design for the Monument with flame motifs on the column and surmounted by a phoenix rising from a vase of flames

South view of Baynards Castle with boats on the River Thames, City of London, 1817. Beneath is a description and a smaller image of the ruined castle, as it appeared after the Great Fire of 1666

City of London, c1560, (c1750). Upper section shows the City of London and the River Thames as they were in 1560. Middle section shows buildings in Fleet Street, Baynards Castle

The Monument, City of London, 1817. Artist: J Greig
The Monument, City of London, 1817. Christopher Wrens monument commemorating the outbreak of the Great Fire in 1666

The Monument to the Great Fire, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Monument to the Great Fire, London, 1926-1927. Christopher Wrens monument commemorating the outbreak of the Great Fire in 1666

Plan of the City of London showing churches, wards and guild halls, 1926-1927
Plan of the City of London showing churches, wards and guild halls as they were before the great fire of 1666, (1926-1927)

A letter from George Villiers about the Great Fire of London, 6 September 1666, (1840). A letter from George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham

Report of Sir Christopher Wren to the Committee of the City Lands, 1675, (1840). Artist: Sir Christopher Wren
Report of Sir Christopher Wren to the Committee of the City Lands, 1675, (1840). A report dated 28 July 1675, respecting the finishing of Wrens Monument commemorating the Great Fire of London (1666)

Sir Christopher Wrens plan for rebuilding London after the Great Fire 1666 (c1902). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Gog and Magog, Guildhall, London, c1902. Set up after the Great Fire of London. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Monument and Church of St Magnus the Martyr, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Monument and Church of St Magnus the Martyr, London, 19th century. The Monument was erected to commemorate the Great Fire of London, (1666). Beyond is the spire is one of Christopher Wrens churches

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"The Great Fire of London 1666: A Devastating Blaze that Shaped History" In the aftermath of the catastrophic fire that engulfed London in 1666, Sir Christopher Wren, an esteemed English architect, played a pivotal role in rebuilding the city. His iconic design for St. Paul's Cathedral, completed around 1680, stands as a testament to his genius and resilience. The haunting image titled "St. Paul's Burning" by Wenceslaus Hollar captures the sheer magnitude of destruction caused by this inferno. It serves as a somber reminder of the devastation endured by Londoners during those fateful days. Wenceslaus Hollar also created another significant work called "The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety. " This title page from 1667 sheds light on how religious beliefs were intertwined with discussions about rebuilding and restoring faith after such a calamity. One cannot overlook "The Monument, " erected in memory of the Great Fire. The top section was added in 1842 but remains shrouded in mystery regarding its creator. This towering structure symbolizes both remembrance and hope for a resilient city rising from ashes. Among notable figures affected by this disaster were Archbishop Sancroft (1617-1693) and diarist John Evelyn (1620-1706). Their portraits captured in 1830 reflect their enduring legacies amidst adversity. Donald McLeish's photograph taken around 1935 showcases Fish Street Hill at the base of The Monument—a poignant reminder of where it all began—the epicenter where flames consumed countless homes and lives. Another captivating image from that same era is SO Gorse's depiction titled "A Favoured Inmate of the City: The Plane-Tree in Cheapside. " Amidst ruins, nature thrived—an emblematic representation showcasing life's persistence even amidst chaos. An intriguing glimpse into history can be found through Wren's original design for the summit of The Monument, dating back to 1897.