View of Burning London c. 1670

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Merian, M. ‘ABBILDUNG DER STATT LONDON, SAMBT DEM ERSCHRÖCKLICHEN BRANDT...’.
View Across Burning London (The Great Fire)
as seen in 1666 from across the Thames with London Bridge and Southwark in the foreground.
M. Merian circa. 1670. 22 x 35 cm.

This is a lovely and detailed engraving of the Great Fire,
and of late medieval London.

click on the key map for detailed views.