Consequently, the wooden houses and buildings were dry. Many saw the lead flowing down the streets like a river, and the great cathedral collapsed. According to the records, loss of life was minimal but over 13,000 houses, 89 churches, and 52 Guild Halls were destroyed in what became known as “The Great Fire of London”. The city was just recovering from the Great Plague and the inhabitants were forced to flee once again. The Great Fire of London, arguably, left a far greater mark on the city when compared to the plague as it changed the face of London forever.