Great Fire of London Map

This reproduction of Hollar's map, sourced from the Museum of London, provides a detailed view of the destruction caused by the Great Fire of London in 1666. The map is an essential historical document that offers a unique bird's-eye perspective of the city's layout before and after the fire, showing the extent of the damage that reshaped London.

Key Features:

• Historical Significance: The map is a reproduction of Wenceslaus Hollar’s famous engraving, which captures the aftermath of the fire. Hollar was a renowned 17th-century engraver, and his map is one of the most valuable resources for understanding the scope of the destruction.
• Size and Material: Approx 60cm x 41cm, printed on thick, durable paper. This size makes it suitable for display, framing, or educational use. Its durability ensures it can be handled or stored as a keepsake for historical research.
• Detailed Representation: The map offers a detailed overview of London’s streets, buildings, and key landmarks that were affected. You can see how the fire started in a small bakery on Pudding Lane and quickly spread across the densely packed city, wiping out much of the medieval town. The map highlights the scale of destruction, with entire districts reduced to ashes.
• Educational Value: Ideal for classroom displays, historical exhibitions, or history lessons, this map is a perfect resource for understanding the urban landscape of 17th-century London. It offers insight into the firefighting challenges of the time and the urban planning issues that contributed to the fire’s spread.
• Artistic Quality: As a high-quality reproduction of Hollar’s famous engraving, this map is not only an educational resource but also an artistic piece that captures the essence of early modern London. The detailed linework and shading reflect the intricacies of the original engraving.

Whether you are displaying it in a classroom, museum, or study space, this Great Fire of London Map is a poignant reminder of one of the most catastrophic yet transformative events in British history. It provides a visual context for the historical importance of the fire, highlighting both the loss and the long-lasting changes it brought to London’s architecture and fire safety practices.