Вопрос школьника
Use the text to write a timeline of the main events during the Great Fire of London. Use your timeline to give the class a summary of what happened.
Saturday. 1st September evening: Thomas Farynor (baker) forgot to put out the fire in one of his ovens.
Ответ от учителя
Sunday, 2nd September: The fire started to spread from Farynor’s bakery to nearby buildings. The strong winds helped the fire to spread quickly.
Monday, 3rd September: The fire continued to spread and the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas Bloodworth, was slow to react. He refused to order the demolition of buildings to create firebreaks.
Tuesday, 4th September: The fire had spread to the City of London and was out of control. King Charles II ordered the demolition of buildings to create firebreaks, but it was too late.
Wednesday, 5th September: The fire continued to rage and the King ordered the use of gunpowder to create firebreaks. The fire started to die down as the wind changed direction.
Thursday, 6th September: The fire was finally extinguished, but it had destroyed over 13,000 homes and 87 churches. Only a few people died, but many were left homeless.
In summary, the Great Fire of London started on 2nd September 1666 when a fire broke out in a bakery. The fire quickly spread due to strong winds and the slow reaction of the Lord Mayor. Despite efforts to create firebreaks, the fire continued to rage for several days, destroying thousands of homes and churches. The King eventually ordered the use of gunpowder to create firebreaks, and the fire was finally extinguished on 6th September. The Great Fire of London had a significant impact on the city, leading to the rebuilding of many areas and the introduction of new fire safety regulations.
