• My review of The Monument, a Doric column built by Christopher Wren to mark the spot near Pudding Lane where the Great Fire of London broke out in 1666.
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    202 feet (62 m) in heigh, the monument commemorates the Great Fire of London.
  • ...the fire that destroyed the medieval heart of the City of London, the Monument marks the location where the Great Fire of London started in 1666.
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London, more commonly known simply as the Monument, is a Doric column in London, United Kingdom, situated near...
  • The Great Fire of London Monument, often known simply as “The Monument” is a Doric column designed by Sir Christopher Wren, situated near the northern end...
  • ...as “the Monument,” this distinctive London landmark was built to commemorate one of the most prominent events in the capital’s history, the Great Fire of 1666.
  • It stands at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill, 202 ft (61.57 metres) from where the Great Fire of London started in 1666.
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London stands not only as a historical landmark but also as a testament to the resilience and rebuilding spirit of Londoners.
  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London is an iconic structure that stands as a reminder of one of the most devastating events in the city’s history.
  • The Monument was designed by Christopher Wren to commemorate the Great Fire of London which started in nearby Pudding Lane on 2 September 1666.