City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Fire prevention
The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned this far but was stopped by the City Wall, saving areas further north and northwest from destruction. Later on, parts of the City Wall were demolished whilst others were incorporated into new buildings, now built in brick or stone as an anti-fire measure. This part of Noble Street saw the rise of new offices and warehouses for the garment and cloth trade, and a 19th-century brick wall still preserves its line.
The City in 1666
Fire destroyed much of the city (shaded area) and redevelopments here led to the remains of the Wall disappearing from view.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 31.002′ N, 0° 5.746′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Noble Street and London Wall, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC2V 7EE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Noble Street Garden (here, next to this marker); Coachmakers' Hall (a few steps from this marker); Set in stone (a few steps from this marker); The boundary of St Botolph (a few steps from this marker); Streets ahead (within shouting distance of this marker); Pewterers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Out of the ashes (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary Staining (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
Also see . . .
1. London’s Roman City Wall. (Submitted on June 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. London Wall on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2018. 2. submitted on June 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.