While brick and stone houses did exist, many houses were made of wood and leaned over into the narrow streets.

Most people lived in the same buildings as their businesses so homes often included shops, workshops, industrial premises and stores.

The first church, St Margaret Fish Street Hill, caught fire overnight. 87 churches were to be destroyed by the fire.

Cheapside, one of the City of London’s most important streets, began to burn.

Guildhall, the centre of government in the City, caught fire.

Newgate prison was badly damaged. Ludgate debtors’ prison was surrounded by flames.

King Charles II said the City should be redesigned to prevent another fire - but he wanted regulations in place first.

Many rebuilding plans were proposed but none were ever used.

The First Rebuilding Act set out guidelines for how to rebuild houses.

The City authorities laid down several rules for rebuilding. New houses had to be faced with brick or stone.

The new Royal Exchange building opened.

The Second Rebuilding Act set out guidelines for rebuilding churches and public buildings.

The Guildhall was rapidly restored, although it was remodelled in 1862.

Much of the rebuilding work had now been completed.

The Monument was opened.

A memorial plaque was set up on the house rebuilt on the site where the fire started.