Pepys documents the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London from "summary" of The Diary of Samuel Pepys by Samuel Pepys
In the summer of 1665, London was struck by a deadly epidemic known as the Great Plague. Samuel Pepys, a government official and diarist, meticulously documented the events unfolding around him in his diary. He described the rising death toll, the fear gripping the city, and the measures taken to contain the disease. Pepys observed the impact of the plague on everyday life, from the closure of businesses to the breakdown of social order.
As the Great Plague ravaged London, Pepys recorded his own fears and anxieties. He noted the increasing number of deaths, the eerie silence in the streets, and the desperation of those trying to flee the city. Despite the danger, Pepys continued to fulfill his duties, attending meetings and visiting infected areas. His diary provides a firsthand account of the devastation caused by the epidemic and the resilience of those who faced it.
Just as London was beginning to recover...
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