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The Great Plague of London

The Great Plague of London

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What was it like living in London, 1665, when the plague first crept in?


Within weeks, the gruesome symptoms were being spotted around London, crosses were marked on the doors of the damned, and King Charles II had fled the city.


To take us back to this time and find out how the city reacted, Anthony and Maddy are joined by historian and author Rebecca Rideal.


Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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