Fire Of London Collection

The Monument to the Great Fire, London (colour photo)
3091262 The Monument to the Great Fire, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monument to the Great Fire, London)

The Wood Street plane tree, Cheapside, London (b / w photo)
7200883 The Wood Street plane tree, Cheapside, London (b/w photo) by McLeish, Donald (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wood Street plane tree, Cheapside, London)

Exploitation (litho)
7150302 Exploitation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

A true Pourtraict with a Brief Description of that deplorable Fire of London
6201310 A true Pourtraict with a Brief Description of that deplorable Fire of London, Befallen the 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 Sept

Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner
6340331 Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner)

Samuel Pepys (oil on canvas)
3956009 Samuel Pepys (oil on canvas) by Riley, John (1646-91); 77.5 x 66.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) naval administrator

Newgate, rebuilt in 1672 after the Fire of London, with three figures Justice
6340500 Newgate, rebuilt in 1672 after the Fire of London, with three figures Justice, Fortitude and Prudence from the former gate built by Mayor of London Richard Wittington by Smith

Entrance to Mr
6340499 Entrance to Mr by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St Brides churchyard, one of the few relics after the Fire of London 1666)

Monument of a boy on Pye Corner, Smithfield, to mark the Fire of London of 1666 in nearby Pudding Lane
6340478 Monument of a boy on Pye Corner, Smithfield, to mark the Fire of London of 1666 in nearby Pudding Lane by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Monument of a boy on Pye Corner)

The Church of St Michaels Bassishaw, now in the Course of Demolition (litho)
1043125 The Church of St Michaels Bassishaw, now in the Course of Demolition (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of St Michaels Bassishaw)

Detail of a large and accurate map of the City of London (engraving)
XJF2639694 Detail of a large and accurate map of the City of London (engraving) by Ogilby, John (1600-1676); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1676 survey describing all streets, lanes, alleys, courts)

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"The Fire of London: A Devastating Blaze that Shaped a Nation" In the heart of London, stands The Monument to the Great Fire, a solemn reminder of one of history's most catastrophic events. Captured in vivid color, this iconic structure symbolizes resilience and rebirth. As Britannia weeps for the state of her beloved country in an engraving from 1682, we are transported back to that fateful year when flames engulfed the city. The Wood Street plane tree in Cheapside bears witness to the destruction through a haunting black and white photograph. An oil painting from c. 1666-1700 captures the magnitude of devastation caused by this inferno. It serves as a testament to both human suffering and determination amidst chaos. Exploitation is depicted in a lithograph, revealing how tragedy can be capitalized upon even during times of crisis. A model recreating the Great Fire at Surrey Zoological Gardens provides us with an eerie glimpse into history's darkest hours. Engraved scenes from 1666 further illustrate its destructive path while "A true Pourtraict with a Brief Description" offers insight into eyewitness accounts. The title page from "Old St. Pauls" by William Harrison Ainsworth transports us to post-fire London, where rebuilding efforts were underway against all odds. Countrymen on stagecoaches pass by landmarks such as Pie Corner and The Monument - symbols of endurance and remembrance. Samuel Pepys' portrait immortalizes his firsthand account as he chronicled every detail during those harrowing days. Newgate prison, reconstructed after the fire with figures representing Justice, Fortitude, and Prudence reminds us that even amidst disaster, society must rebuild stronger than before. The fire may have ravaged London physically but it ignited something within its people – resilience and unity that would shape their future forever.