Library — 1666-09-06
Proclamation
Issued by King Charles II on 6 September 1666, the last day of the Great Fire of London, this proclamation is entitled 'For the keeping of markets to supply London with provisions, prevention of alarms and tumults, and for appointing the Meeting of Merchants.' It specifies that market places are to be set up at Tower Hill, Smithfield, Leadenhall and by Bishopsgate. The justices of surrounding counties are to supply the markets with provisions. As a result of The Royal Exchange being burnt down, Gresham College is to accommodate the merchants. To prevent riots, the proclamation declares that even in the event of an alarm being raised 'no man stir or disquiet himself but only attend the business of quenching the fire'. The King reassures his subjects that there are sufficient soldiers in London to protect them.
These were all necessary measures to ensure that life in London could continue, despite the disruption of the fire.
- Category:
- Library
- Object ID:
- 42.39/12
- Object name:
- proclamation
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- Artist/Maker:
- Bill, John, Barker, Christopher
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- Production date:
- 1666-09-06
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 364 mm, W 290 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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