The Legacy of the Great Plague: Model Talk

Talk

Friday 01 August 2025
12:30 - 13:00

Join us for a model talk exploring the history of the 1665 Great Plague of London hosted by Guildhall Library.

The Great Plague of 1665 killed an estimated 100,000 Londoners. Using the London Model to contextualise the outbreak, this model talk will explore the Bills of Mortality held at Guildhall Library, inviting the audience to think about how interpretations of the past have been constructed.

There will be an opportunity to view a variety of original sources and contemporary accounts of the Great Plague of 1665 held in the library.

Speaker biographies

Isabelle Chevallot

Senior Librarian, Guildhall Library

Venue

The London Centre
3 Aldermanbury
London
EC2V 7HH

Accessibility

There are two ways of entering the London Centre: either up 3 steps with a handrail on either side, or via a platform lift. There are gender-neutral and accessible toilets on the lower ground floor, which can be accessed via a flight of stairs. Please note that our lift to the lower ground floor is currently out of service due to temporary works. For step-free access to the accessible toilets, please notify a member of staff at reception who will assist.

If you would like more information about the space, or have any further access requirements, please let us know how we can best accommodate these, by emailing events@nla.london.