Homeschool History – The Great Fire of London (2)
And Question 5: Which brainy architect rebuilt St Paul's Cathedral?
OK, now it's time for the answers!
The answer to Question 1: London was mostly made from wood.
The answer to Question 2: The fire had broken out in a bakery on Pudding Lane.
The answer to Question 3: Our young school hero was William Taswell.
The answer to Question 4: England was at war with the Dutch Republic.
And the answer to Question 5: The architect was Christopher Wren.
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Homeschool History was a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
The script was by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Emma Nagouse and me, the producer was Abi Paterson, the research assistant was Hannah MacKenzie and the historical adviser was Rebecca Rideal.