The Dream of the Great Fire of London (1666) Samuel Pepys recorded in his diary that a few days before the Great Fire destroyed much of London a man named John Howell dreamed of flames engulfing the city starting near Pudding Lane. He described specific streets burning and people fleeing toward the river exactly as occurred on September 2nd. Though dismissed initially the dream gained attention after the fire. No evidence suggests Howell had prior knowledge of fire risks in that area. Researchers note the coincidence is statistically unlikely yet cannot rule out subconscious awareness of wooden structures and dry conditions. The case remains notable for its early documentation and correlation with a major historical disaster.
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