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The Monument to the Great Fire of London, commonly called The Monument, is close to the Northern end of the London Bridge, in London, Britain.
The Monument is a Roman Doric column built in 1677, designed by Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke. It is 202 feet high, which is the same as the distance of The Monument from Thomas Farynor, the king's bakery shop where the fire began.
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What was the name of Thomas Farriners maid who died in the great fire of London?
There wasnt one. He was too poor to have one.
Who is Thomas farriner?
Thomas Farriner was famous for making bread at the time of 1666, However, he is also famous for starting the great fire of London which happened at 1666.
Did great Britain recognize the US as an independent nation in the treaty of London?
yes
Where is monument valley located?
In Utah
What are some famous attractions?
One of the most famous monuments in Britain is the monument to Lord Nelson, in Trafalgar Square, London. It is known as Nelson's Column, and features a figure of Nelson, and lions at the foot of the column.
When was Monument to the Great Fire of London created?
Monument to the Great Fire of London was created in 1677.
Who designed the monument in London?
Sir Christopher Wren as a monument to the Great Fire of London.
What is on top of the great fire of London monument?
A gilded urn of fire.
What was built to remember the great fire of London?
We usually remember the Great Fire of London by the famous children's rhyme as follows: London's burning, London's burning. Fetch the engines, fetch the engines. Fire fire, Fire Fire! Pour on water, pour on water. London's burning, London's burning.
What London monument has 1666 written on it?
It's name is 'The Monument' and was built by Sir Christopher Wren to commemorate the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Who built the monument to great fire of London?
I think it`s Sir Christopher Wren..
Which building commemorates the great fire of London?
'The Monument' designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
How else do you know about the great fire of London?
there is a monument in London were the fire started
Where can you find a statue of the Great Fire of London?
monument ni the city of london There is a plaque in the street that was Pudding Lane, where the fire started......honestly why answer the way you do
What is Robert Hooke's connection with the Great Fire of London?
Robert Hooke was a British Surveyor and assistant to Christopher Wren who was charged with the rebuilding of London following the Great Fire of 1666. He also worked on Londonâ??s monument to the fire. Both he and Wren were astronomers and the monument served as a telescope for observing transits as well.
When did the fire of London happen?
In 1666 AD. From a bakers oven, in Pudding Lane. Pudding Lane still exists. The Monument in London, was erected to memory of the Great Fire of London, by Sir Christopher Wren when he was rebuilding London (St. Paul's Cathedral included), after the Great Fire.
Which London landmarks is tallest?
The Monument in London normally refers to the Monument to the Great Fire of London which is located near the north side of London Bridge in the City of London. It was built in the 1670s after the great fire of 1666 and designed by Christopher Wren.
