On this date in 1666, the Great Fire of London began, ravaging the city and destroyed an estimated 13,200 houses. We have several house bricks from the fire in our collection, but this one is from the house next door to Thomas Farriner's bakery, where the fire started! | London Museum

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, one of the City of London’s most outstanding landmarks and visitor attractions | Wonders of London