Blazing Through History: The Great Fire of London 1666

We're Not Experts - Two Amateurs Muddle Through History by Sarah Smith & James Nason

Episode notes

Join two amateur historians as they take a crackling stroll through the smoke and chaos of the Great Fire of London. With some dry humour and the occasional mangled pronunciation thrown in, they delve into how a small spark on Pudding Lane set the city ablaze and reshaped London forever.

From Samuel Pepys’ diary entries to dubious fire safety measures (or lack thereof), this episode explores the fiery drama of 1666 with equal parts fascination and deadpan commentary. Perfect for history lovers who like their disasters historic and their humour bone-dry.

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