# Great Fire of London (1666)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1666-great-fire-of-london
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A major fire destroyed much of the old City of London. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 2–6 September 1666 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Rebuilding transformed the capital's architecture and fire regulations.

## Why it matters
Rebuilding transformed the capital's architecture and fire regulations.

Ruler at the time: [Charles II](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Great Fire of London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Great+Fire+of+London&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Great Fire of London](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Great+Fire+of+London)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)