London’s Burning: 120m Skyline Replica Set Alight On 350th Anniversary Of Great Fire Of London

Hundreds gathered on the banks of the Thames on Saturday 4th as a floating sculpture of 17th century London was set ablaze to commemorate the Great Fire of 1666. The colossal 400ft wooden structure titled ‘London 1666′ was constructed by creative company Artichoke and ‘burn’ artist David Best. More than 13,000 houses and 87 churches were destroyed when the 1666 blaze ripped through the heart of London for four days, leaving 80 per cent of the walled city in ruins. The London’s Burning festival, was held from 30 August to 4 September, featuring a series of art installations, performances, talks and tours to commemorate the anniversary