The Great Fire of London - images
St Paul's Cathedral on fire
The original St Paul's Cathedral in flames, with the Tower of London in the background
An example of an early fire 'engine'
This type of equipment existed at the time of the Fire - but had little or no impact
Using firehooks
A burning building is pulled down with firehooks, in order to create a fire-break
The Great Fire on London Bridge
People take to the water in small boats to escape the fire near London Bridge
Fire squirt
A fire squirt which was used to put out fires in the 17th century © Museum of London
Burnt plate
This is a burnt plate fragment recovered from Pudding Lane © Museum of London
Ceramic roof tile
This is a ceramic roof tile bent in half from the heat of the fire © Museum of London
Needlework panel
A needlework panel reputedly saved from the Great Fire of London © Museum of London
