The Great Fire of London began on September 2, 1666, in a bakery on Pudding Lane. Strong winds and wooden buildings allowed the fire to spread uncontrollably. Within four days, over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and countless businesses were destroyed. Most of the population survived, but homelessness and destruction were widespread. The fire also reshaped the city, leading to new building codes and wider streets. The Great Fire remains one of the most catastrophic urban disasters in history. Lond

55K views · 378 reactions | Need to know how to build a fallout shelter in your home? You know, just in case... Saturday on C-SPAN 2, this Reel American FEMA film from 1960 will show you how! Watch at 9pm ET. https://www.c-span.org/event/reel-america/building-a-fallout-shelter-1960/433302 | American History TV | Facebook