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    Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century London as an out of control fire razes much of the city to the ground. Why did it spread so quickly? Why wasn't it extinguished immediately? And why didn't anyone make the most of the opportunity to build a better London?

    The Historical Consultant for this episode was Rebecca Rideal.

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    © BBCLength 13 min1 February 2021HistoryEducationalFactsTalkUKEpisodic

    Welcome to Homeschool History

    Welcome to Homeschool History

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    Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century London as an out of control fire razes much of the city to the ground. Why did it spread so quickly? Why wasn't it extinguished immediately? And why didn't anyone make the most of the opportunity to build a better London?

    The Historical Consultant for this episode was Rebecca Rideal.

    Produced by Abi Paterson

    Scripted by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse

    Research Assistance by Hannah MacKenzie

    A production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4


    © BBC |Original Episode URL. The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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