The Great Plague, 1665 (Avril Tan Ee Xuan) (8 Love)
There were many plagues that happened in British history. The worst was in 1665 – almost 100,000people were killed in London alone! 1. - What was the Great Plague of 1665? Bubonic plague terrorized Europe for centuries. In 1665 a devasting epidemic struck this country killing thousands of people. Officially the 'Great Plague' killed 68,595 people in London that year. The true figure is probably nearer 100,000 or one-fifth the city's population. - What caused it? Rats carried the fleas that caused the plague. - How did it spread so rapidly? The unceasing flow of sea, river, and road traffic between commercial centers. - How did the people try to control it? Heat - What was its impact on Britain and the world? This was the worst outbreak of plague in England since the black death of 1348. Londo lost roughly 15% of its population . While 68,596 deaths were recor