Preparing and describing the
timeline of events
• Ss re-read the text and make a note of the
main events during the Great Fire of London
with their dates.
• Invite Ss to summarise what happened to the
class using their notes.
Answer Key
Saturday, 1st September (evening)
Thomas Farynor (baker) forgot to put out the
fire in one of his ovens.
Sunday, 2nd September (early morning)
A spark set fire to the straw on the floor of
the bakery. Flames quickly engulfed the house
and began to spread.
Sunday, 2nd September (early morning)
Mayor was advised to demolish surrounding
houses so that the fire would not spread. The
mayor did not listen to the advice.
Sunday, 2nd September (morning)
300 houses were already on fire and the winds
were making the situation worse.
Wednesday, 5th September (evening)
Winds died down and fire brought under
control.
Thursday, 6th September
Fire totally extinguished.
