London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

Flames once again licked the historic buildings of Britain's capital as a wooden replica of 17th century London went up in smoke to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, with most of the onlookers probably reminiscing or murmuring The Clash's classic song that bears the name of the event.

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

The Great Fire began at a baker's shop in Pudding Lane in the early hours of Sept. 2, 1666, and spread rapidly through the wooden structures of the old city.

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

It raged for four days, ravaging the parts of the city inside the old Roman wall, but surprisingly, only six deaths were reported.

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

The old, medieval St Paul's Cathedral was completely destroyed by the fire, and then rebuilt in its present form following the designs of architect Christopher Wren.

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

The spectacle marked the end of "London's Burning", a four-day festival of free art events to mark the anniversary.

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666

The wooden replica was designed by American artist David Best and built by unemployed young Londoners over several months.

London’s Burning: Wooden replica set alight to mark the Great Fire of 1666