The Great Fire Unclassified Hardback HG1395/06 Coloured aquatint and etching

Coloured aquatint and etching

At the end of the 20th century

a team of experts explores the role of the Moon in mythology and popular culture

An illustration of Borough market from 'London: a Pilgrimage' by Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Doré

including adverts for Rothmans and Nelson cigarettes and for whisky

The Great Fire Unclassified Hardback HG1395/06 Coloured aquatint and etchingThe Great Fire of London destroyed the homes of almost 90 per cent of London's population. Could it have been prevented? 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. Real life artefacts and documentation enable readers to build a true and real