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

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