Described in the diary of Samuel (*) ["peeps"]
An inscription claiming this event was caused by "the sin of Gluttony" adorns a statue of a Golden Boy, while a 200 foot tall column is another monument to this event. Exacerbated by the inaction of Thomas Bloodworth, this event began at an establishment owned by Thomas Farriner. Described in the diary of Samuel (*) ["peeps"] Pepys, this event nearly destroyed Whitehall. After this event, St. Paul's Cathedral was rebuilt by Christopher Wren. A baker's residence on Pudding Lane was the starting point for this natural disaster. For 10 points, what 1666 event laid waste to London during the reign of Charles II?
An inscription claiming this event was caused by "the sin of Gluttony" adorns a statue of a Golden Boy, while a 200 foot tall column is another monument to this event.
 Great Fire of London [prompt on "Great Fire" before London is read; accept Great Fire after "London" is read; accept Great Fire of1666]