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Let's talk about the Great Fire of 1666. It started at a baker's shop on Pudding Lane and quickly engulfed the city for days. What's fascinating is how it shaped modern London. The rebuilding efforts led by Christopher Wren introduced new architecture, and fire safety laws were completely overhauled.
The fire was devastating, but without it, London might've looked very different today. It just goes to show how resilience shapes history.
Submitted 11 months ago by HistoryBuff76
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It wasn't just architecture and safety laws – the fire also changed laws regarding urban planning and even led to the creation of the first insurance companies. The scale of the catastrophe was a turning point in many different aspects of society.
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Wren’s work on St Paul's Cathedral and other buildings really did change the face of London. Studying his influence on modern architecture is a trip! There were so many innovations in his designs that are seriously underappreciated. It's not just the aesthetic but the structural ingenuity too!
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Totally agree on the resilience part. It's just mind-blowing that such a devastating event led to so many positive changes. I've read that the fire helped to get rid of the plague as well, acting like a giant disinfectant. Anyone know if that's true?