Great Fire of London Map 1666: Wenceslaus Hollar's Exact Survey of the Ruins of the City of London

by Wencelas Hollar

Map, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

910

Publication

Old House Books (2006), Map, 1 pages

Description

In 1666 the City of London was devastated by a fire that raged for five days, leaving some of its grandest buildings in ruins and many thousands homeless. This map, commissioned by the Lord Mayor to plan the reconstruction, shows the full extent of the damage, including the streets, churches and livery companies that were destroyed.

Language

Physical description

1 p.; 8.82 inches

ISBN

1873590601 / 9781873590607
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