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How the Great Fire of London created insurance

The Great Fire of London in 1666 had a surprising outcome: the creation of modern property insurance

London Places
London Places

A history of the Royal Exchange

The former financial heart of the City

Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

The Grenfell Tower fire

This 2017 blaze killed 72 people – a preventable tragedy which triggered calls for justice

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Roman
Roman

Nummus AE3

Constantine I, -

Roman; 330-335; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)

Archaeology
Archaeology

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Claudius I, -

Roman; 41-50; Reece Period 2 (Claudian)

Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval

The White Swan (trade token)

Peake, William

Mid 17th century; 1648-1673