Great Fire of London: Key Facts Flashcards
The fire started on 2 September 1666.
A small street in the City of London.
He baked for King Charles II's navy. The fire started in his bakery.
From Sunday 2 September to Thursday 6 September.
A strong east wind blew sparks from house to house.
King Charles II ordered houses pulled down to make gaps the flames couldn't jump.
He rode through the city giving money to firefighters and ordered the firebreaks.
He wrote about the fire day by day. His diary tells us what really happened.
He designed the new St Paul's Cathedral. It still stands today.
About 13,200 houses and 87 churches burned down — including the old St Paul's.
Only 16 people are known to have died — amazingly few for such a huge fire.
Built near Pudding Lane to remember the fire. You can still visit it in London today.
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About this resource
A 12-card deck covering the must-know facts of the Great Fire: the date (1666), the place (Pudding Lane), the cause (Thomas Farriner’s bakery), the duration (5 days), the King (Charles II), the diarist (Samuel Pepys), the architect (Christopher Wren), the death toll (16), the destruction (13,200 houses, 87 churches), and the lasting reminders (the Monument).
Every fact is verified from museum and encyclopaedic sources.
What you'll learn
- How the fire started DfE NC History KS1 strand 2
- Significant individuals (Pepys, Charles II, Wren) DfE NC History KS1 strand 3 (significant individuals)
- What changed afterwards DfE NC History KS1 strand 2
- When & where it happened DfE NC History KS1 strand 2 (events beyond living memory)
Inside this resource
- 12 flip cards
For the student — how to do this
You're going to flip through a deck of flash cards about history. It should take about 10 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a deck of flash cards for Key Stage 1 history — about 10 minutes of focused activity. Your child can flip through this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a deck of flash cards aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 history. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Flashcards are a self-test tool. Ask the child to say what's on the back BEFORE flipping. They're ready to move on when they get 9 out of 10 correct two sessions in a row.