My initial understanding of the Great Fire of London 1666 led me to reading Samuel Pepys diary, which reminds me more of a historical account of events rather than a modern day diary, which focuses on a persons emotional response to events. The way Samuel Pepys describes the Great Fire of London is very factual and from a safe distance away. At my visit to Roche Court the Anthony Gormley statues caught my eye. Metal men standing on the periphery of the farm, still and silently observing events. The Anthony Gormley ‘Another Time’ statues are to me, a modern day interpretation of Samuel Pepys method of writing.
Reference:
Latham, R & Matthews, W (Eds.). (1972). The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Volume 7, 1666. London: Bell & Hyman Limited.
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