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Watch it burn: Commemorate the Great Fire of London By Watching a Wood Model of London Burn – 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London – Full Video

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On Sunday 4th September an enormous structure representing the 17th century London skyline will be set alight as it floats on the river Thames. London 1666 commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London and is designed by artist David Best, in collaboration with Artichoke. Part of the London’s Burning Festival. This is a the full video of the event.

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