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The Great Fire Monument

As Judith worked during the day, I took the opportunity to explore London. Some photos are identified, others a mystery.

"This monument designed by Sir Christopher Wren was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London 1666, which burned for three days consuming more than 13000 houses and devastating 436 acres of the City. It took six years to construct 1671-1677.

The balcony is reached by a spiral stairway of 311 steps and affords panoramic views of the Metropolis. A superstructure rises from the balcony and supports a copper vase of flames.""The allegorical sculpture on the pedestal above was executed by Caius Gabriel Cibber.... (hours of opening....)" "St Magnus the Martyr Fish Street Hill, to the south leads to St Magnus the Martyr (A Wren Church). Alongside which is the ancient footpath which led to the first London Bridge." 82060110