**A complete KS1 history lesson exploring what London was like before the Great Fire and why it was so dangerous.

Children investigate crowded streets, wooden houses, candles and open fires through discussion, source work and a visual danger-spotting task.

This is a complete KS1 history lesson exploring why London was dangerous in 1666 before the Great Fire began.

Children learn about the crowded streets, wooden houses, candles, rubbish and open fires that made London unsafe. The lesson uses rich visuals, structured discussion and a “spot the dangers” task to help children understand why fires spread so easily in the past.

Pupils will:
• Explore what London was like in 1666
• Learn about dangers in the city
• Use historical vocabulary in context
• Identify hazards using visual evidence
• Explain why a fire could spread quickly

What’s included:
• Clear, ready-to-teach slideshow
• Printable worksheet
• “Spot the dangers” visual task
• No prep required

This lesson is designed for real KS1 classrooms with:
• Short, focused learning steps
• Structured oracy and movement
• Visual scaffolds and retrieval practice
• Frequent checks for understanding

This is Lesson 5 in a structured Great Fire of London unit.