John Evelyn and William Taswell discribe this event in their diaries, and an important role was played by the local militia or train-band.
John Evelyn and William Taswell discribe this event in their diaries, and an important role was played by the local militia or train-band. Sir Thomas Bloodworth's indecisiveness contributed much to its dramatic outcome, and panic broke out when the river fleet, considered unpassable, did not manage to hold. After the second day, the duke of York was made responsible for the coordination of it. It led to violent outbursts against French and Dutch foreigners, as they were commonly held responsible for it, especially as the second Anglo-Dutch war was still ongoing. It is remembered by The Monument, a doric column designed in part by Robert Hooke, located near the intersection of Monument Street and Fish street hill. Charles Hubert was held responsible for it, and was hanged after having confessed to have started it in Pudding Street. Historically, the death count attributed to it was only eight, though it is thought the actual count was much higher. FTP, what 1666 catastrophe enabled Sir Christopher Wren to rebuild Saint Paul's cathedral?
John Evelyn and William Taswell discribe this event in their diaries, and an important role was played by the local militia or train-band.
The Great {Fire of London}