Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, this stone column reaches a height of 202 feet, exactly 202 feet from the spot where the fire is said to have started. Climbing its 311 steps offers ...

The audio programmes in this series explore The Great Fire of London and its aftermath through Music, Dance and Drama activities - making it a comprehensive Expressive Arts pack on the theme.

Three short animations exploring The Great Fire of London of 1666 - the causes of The Fire, what happened during The Fire and how the city was rebuilt afterwards. 1. Why did The Great Fire of ...

Minecraft players can enhance their creativity with unique fountain designs. Five options include Frog Mountain with vibrant hues, Waterfall Fountain for natural beauty, Futuristic Fountain with a ...

This year will be 360 years since Newport was forever changed after most of the town was completely destroyed in a tragic blaze. In 1665, one year before the Great Fire of London, Newport was ...

All non-folding e-bikes will be banned on London Tube and trains from the end of the month because they keep catching fire. London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the move after a series of blazes ...

Farewell to one of the last of the City's 1960s office blocks, and the tallest ever demolished. Have you ever noticed the brown tower between the Gherkin and the Cheesegrater? It's called St Helen ...

The news out of London that Heathrow Airport was closed Friday because of a fire and huge power outage had ripple effects all the way to Boston, even as the airport began to resume some flights.

• Flights depart from Heathrow: Several flights have now taken off from London’s Heathrow Airport after it was completely shut down following a power outage due to a nearby fire. It has led to ...

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The daring, radical Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled – yet it has continued to influence the architecture of public buildings ever since. As the building ...