Great Plague of London: 1665-1666

The Black Death's last significant episode in Great Britain caused a mass departure from London, drove by King Charles II. The plague began in April 1665 and spread quickly through the sweltering summer months. Insects from plague-contaminated rodents were one of the fundamental driver of transmission. When the plague finished, around 100,000 individuals, including 15% of the number of inhabitants in London, had kicked the bucket. However, this was not the finish of that city's anguish. On Sept. 2, 1666, the Great Fire of London began, going on for four days and torching an enormous bit of the city.