22. The Great Fire: London Rises From The Ashes (Ep 2)
22. The Great Fire: London Rises From The Ashes (Ep 2)  
Podcast: Journey Through Time
Published On: Wed Jul 30 2025
Description: How did the flames engulf the stone building of St Paul’s Cathedral, jump over the River Fleet, and reach 1,700 degrees celsius? After four days, how was this monstrous fire finally put out? What scars remain on the modern capital city from this fire nearly 400 years ago?  Join Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga to discuss the damage inflicted by The Great Fire of London.  Email: journeythroughtime@goalhanger.com  X: @ThroughTimePod Blue Sky: @ThroughTimePod Instagram: @ThroughTimePod Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Producer: Callum Hill Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices