This humongous flaming barge was used to commemorate the Great Fire of London
 

This humongous flaming barge was used to commemorate the Great Fire of London
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LONDON — A gigantic wooden replica of London's 1666 skyline has been burned in the River Thames to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London.

The event, which took place on Sunday as part of the London's Burning festival, involved a 120-meter (394-foot)-long sculpture being set alight and floated down the Thames on an e**rmous barge.

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The model was conceptualised by creative event company Artichoke and U.S. sculptor David Best, and assembled by a team of workers in the run-up to the event. Read more...

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