Listen "Aftermath of the Great Fire of London (1666)"
Episode Synopsis
Explore the intense aftermath of the Great Fire of London in 1666. Discover how the city coped with the destruction of over 13,000 buildings amidst ongoing wars with France and the Netherlands. Learn about the social and political turmoil, including xenophobic attacks, theories of Catholic treachery, and the government’s desperate actions. Dive deep into this significant event in British history and find out not just what burned, but what came after.
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