“Poorpeoplestaying intheir houses aslong astill thevery fire touched them, and then running into boats or clambering from one pair of stair by the waterside to another. And among other things, the poor pigeons I perceive were loath to leave their houses, but hovered about the windows and balconies till they were some of them burned, their wings, and fell down.”
Quote by Samuel Pepys
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Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys was a distinguished English diarist, Member of Parliament, and naval administrator. He is widely recognized for his extensive and personal diary, which offers a unique perspective into the Restoration period of English history. Born on February 23, 1633, and passing away on May 26, 1703, his tenure was characterized by his service to the crown and his meticulous documentation of his daily life. more
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