Thomas Farriner

Thomas Farriner was a baker in 1666 London who is historically linked to the Great Fire of London. On September 2, 1666, his bakery's oven caught fire and the flames spread quickly due to dry weather and wooden buildings. Despite efforts to control it, the fire devastated much of the city, destroying thousands of homes and landmarks. Farriner’s bakery, situated on Pudding Lane, was the fire’s starting point. His role highlights how an accidental fire in a densely built city can escalate rapidly, leading to one of London's most significant historical disasters.