walk/tour
Christopher Wren, 1666
Guildhall Yard, Gresham Street, EC2V 7HH
In 1666, a devastating fire swept through the City of London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul's Cathedral. The Fire started on Sunday, 2 September 1666 in a baker's shop on Pudding Lane belonging to Thomas Farriner. Christopher Wren played a major role in rebuilding the City. Free walks led by City of London Guides
Bank, Moorgate, St. Paul's
Cannon Street
11, 21, 76, 141
This tour will end near the Monument - north end of the London Bridge.
Please note: during this tour there are some steps and uneven surfaces. It is advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes.
There are some seating available on this route.
In September 1666, the conflagration destroyed most of the City, thousands of houses, many churches and St Paul’s Cathedral destroyed. Christopher Wren played a significant role in rebuilding the City.
Free walks led by City of London Guides
The City of London, also known as the Square Mile, is the financial district of London. It has been a centre for settlement, trade, commerce and ceremony since the Roman period, producing a unique historic environment of exceptional richness and significance. Only around 9000 residents live in just over one square mile. On weekdays more than half a million people work in the City. Additionally, it has 10m annual visitors. The City boundaries stretch from Temple to the Tower of London, on the River Thames including, from west to east Chancery Lane and Liverpool Street