@the_london_spy: The great fire of london gave a golden opportunity to rebuild anew, sweeping away the medieval layout. Christopher Wren created this radical plan - defeated by faction- within 5 days. It was originally approved by King Charles II but then got bogged down by home owners demanding their houses be restored. #londonguide #davidharry #greatfireoflondon #stpaulscathedral #christopherwren #wren300 #architecture #17thcenturyarchitecture #tourguide #londonguide