The Great Fire of London - imagesBBC Teach > School Radio > History > The Great Fire of LondonMusic 1 - Music 2 - Music 3 - Dance 1 - Dance 2 - Dance 3 - Drama 1 - Drama 2 - History 1previousnextSt Paul's Cathedral on fireThe original St Paul's Cathedral in flames, with the Tower of London in the background1 of 8previousnextAn example of an early fire 'engine'This type of equipment existed at the time of the Fire - but had little or no impact2 of 8previousnextUsing firehooksA burning building is pulled down with firehooks, in order to create a fire-break3 of 8previousnextThe Great Fire on London BridgePeople take to the water in small boats to escape the fire near London Bridge4 of 8previousnextFire squirtA fire squirt which was used to put out fires in the 17th century © Museum of London5 of 8previousnextBurnt plateThis is a burnt plate fragment recovered from Pudding Lane © Museum of London6 of 8previousnextCeramic roof tileThis is a ceramic roof tile bent in half from the heat of the fire © Museum of London7 of 8previousnextNeedlework panelA needlework panel reputedly saved from the Great Fire of London © Museum of London8 of 8More from this seriesaudioaudioaudioBack to all content from The Great Fire of London