1666 - The Great Fire of London

In 1666 the Great Fire
Of London raged for three days. The gale blew
And fanned the flames which flew higher and higher
The sparks, like firedrops, raining as if you
Were already in hell. The homes were few
Made of safe stone in the old walled city
Storied wooden tenements that leaned to
Almost touch at thatched roof height, greedily
Built to pack them all in, illegally
Created a huge fire hazard. The spire
Of old St Paul's long gone, lightning saw to
It, now just a square tower, wood roof, and the
Stockpiled flammable contents all moved there
From burning houses...this church burned, also