apr 1, 1665 - London Plague and fire

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1665 Two-thirds of London is evacuated to avoid the Black Plague, but nearly 70,000 die of the disease in one week.

1666 It is an era of big city fires. London is a city of mostly thatched roofs or timber and pitch. Much of London burns. Seeing a possible connection between the fire and God's displeasure, authorities begin an official investigation into atheism in London, and the English philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, burns some of his writings to hide evidence that could be used against him. The city is to be rebuilt with brick and stone and institutionalized fire fighting developed.

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