Great Fire Of London History Walk

Walk preview

Step 1: Thank you for joining us on this historical walk around London. On 2nd September 1666, a fire broke out starting on Pudding Lane. Spreading across the City, it lasted for 5 days and nights leaving four-fifths of the City in ruins.

Step 2: This walk starts in front of the south entrance of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The City of London Information Centre is just to the left.

Step 3: Walk away from St Paul’s towards Peter's Hill.

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