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The Great Fire of London

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In the year 1666, a great fire spread and destroyed much of London. Tell the tale of The Great Fire of London with the help of this image rich presentation. Pictures of the fire, where it began, and The London Gazette where it was reported are all included.

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samuel pepys, the great fire, pudding lane, london gazet, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
13
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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