The Great Fire of London: An Illustrated History of the Great Fire of 1666

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You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The diary tells us about lots of important events such as the Great Fire of London and the Great Plague. Lewis's drawings take readers on a journey, from the single smouldering coal that falls out of the baker's oven to the swirling clouds of ash that engulf the city and then in to the very heart of the fire itself. Children will love examining the rich detail of each spread, from the detailed city map to the drawings of London before, during and after the fire took hold.

An attractive hardback Folio Society volume, 2004 printing, in Fine condition, appears unused, in a Fine slipcase. Emma Adams recounts the destruction of the city with drama and pace, as the fire licked at thatched roofs and pitch, pushing south towards London Bridge. With stunning illustrations, captivating storytelling and a treasure trove of historical fact, this books is an absolute essential for classrooms covering this topic. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings.

Striking Folio Society edition of Bell's revised 1952 account of the Great Fire of London, describing the state of the city prior to the inferno; the cause of the blaze and accounts of its spread throughout London, as well the immediate and long term aftermath. This PlanIt Unit Book Cover provides an attractive cover for children's books while they are learning about the Great Fire of London from the KS1 History 'The Great Fire of London' PlanIt unit. Hopscotch Histories are brand new stories in historical settings, told in under 400 words, perfect for children who are building up their reading confidence. An exciting resource book for primary schools and any child interested in this chapter of London's history. Published to mark the 350th anniversary of the fire, The Great Fire of London is a spectacular visual retelling of whole story of the fire, from the first piece of coal that starts smouldering in the oven of the Pudding Lane bakery to a whole city engulfed by raging red and orange flames.

Linked to the story Vlad and the Great Fire of London, this is full of activities that help you learn more about living during the War. Paul’s – the author goes deeper into the stories of many caught up in this catastrophic occurrence, revealing a more human side to those affected by the fire that is often overlooked. Spectacular illustrations by James Weston Lewis at every turn of the page and a topic that's certain to become even more popular in schools later this year with the 350th anniversary of London's Great Fire: a recipe for success if ever there was one.

So runs the nursery rhyme, but in the early hours of 2 September 1666 something stirred in London that would change the city forever. From the outbreak of the fire at a bakery on Pudding lane, to fire fighting techniques and meddling Lord Mayors, The Great Fire Unclassified takes readers on a journey back in time to uncover the true story behind London’s most destructive ever fire. This has to be one of *the* most hauntingly stunning visual representation of The Great Fire of London that we've ever laid eyes on. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.