Originally posted on the Londonist.
The Square Mile’s Guildhall Library has mounted a small but informative exhibition about the Great Plague. The visitation of 1665 killed an estimated 100,000 Londoners — around a quarter of the population.
The display presents original documents and publications from the time, all drawn from the library’s unrivalled holdings. Visitors can inspect…
via Great Plague Of London Explored In New Exhibition | Londonist.
Watched a good programme about this tonight. It’s back in Africa, but not as contagious. Also featured an outbreak of Pneumonic Plague in Suffolk, in 1906!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I read about Suffolk in 1906 the other day. Wait for a full blown return to London!
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