Construction of The Monument to commemorate the Great Fire of London (1666). Designed by scientist Dr. Robert Hooke, the monumental column is made of Portland stone and inscribed with an account of the fire.
1681
The Court of Common Council orders than an inscription be added to the pedestal of The Monument blaming the Great Fire of London on Catholics. The phrase is added to the bottom of the north panel: "But Popish frenzy, which wrought such horrors, is no
6 Dec 1830
The Court of Common Council orders that the inscription blaming Catholics for the Great Fire be removed.
30 Jul 2007
The Monument closes to the public for extensive restoration works.
16 Feb 2009
The Monument reopens to the public after extensive restorations.
