Great Fire of London: Did you mean...?

A photograph showing children being evacuated from the East End of London during the Second World War (1939-45). (Imperial War Museums)

A 19th century CE painting by Edouard Cibot showing Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536 CE), the second wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE) prior to her execution in 1536 CE in the Tower of London. (Musée Rolin...

A photograph showing barrage balloons over London. The balloons were tethered on wires and deterred low-flying aircraft which could become entangled in them. Balloons were used to protect cities and important sites during...

The White Tower of the Tower of London castle, first built c. 1077-1110 CE by William the Conqueror.

A typical medieval toilet or garderobe. Tower of London. 11th century CE.

An aerial view of the Tower of London castle, first built c. 1077-1110 CE by William the Conqueror. The castle was then extended and modified over the subsequent centuries.

The fire of Moscow during the French occupation of the city, 1812. Napoleon is featured in the center. Painting by Viktor Mazurovsky.

A photograph showing tea being distributed by volunteers to air raid shelters during the London Blitz of 1940-1. John Keble Church kitchen. (Imperial War Museums)

A photograph of a queue of shoppers in London during the Second World War (1939-45). Queues often developed during rationing in wartime Britain. (Imperial War Museums)

A photograph of firemen fighting a blaze during the London Blitz (1940-1). St. Paul's Cathedral can be seen in the background. (Imperial War Museums)