Known as the last plague in London, the Black Death began in the spring of 1665 and ended about a year later. According to official statistics, the death toll is over 68,000, but many people think that the death toll of plague is close to 100000.
During this period, the people of London experienced an unimaginable horror. Bodies are often thrown into the street until porters come to pick them up, and the smell of death is everywhere. This is a hell on earth, and many people think it will be the end of all times.
When the plague started:
When the plague began, Britain chose to hide this fact. This is because Britain does not want to interrupt overseas trade. If the news of the plague reaches other ports, British ships will be refused entry and trade will come to a standstill.
However, the wealthy residents of London are well aware of what happened. They packed their bags and set off for other countries, hoping to get rid of this deadly plague. Other residents ignored the early signs of the plague and continued to socialize as usual.