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Call numbers used to find books in the library can follow two different systems, one used by the Library of Congress and one used frequently in schools called the Dewey Decimal System. Listed below are call numbers and subject headings that may be useful in locating additional books about the Great Fire of London.
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Library of Congress Call Numbers and Subject Headings: DA445 Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685--Juvenile literature. DA680 City of London (England)--History DA681 Great Fire, London, England, 1666.

Dewey Decimal Call Numbers and Subject Headings: 724 Architecture 940 History of Europe 941 General history of Europe; British Isles 942 General history of Europe; England & Wales

There are a number of library databases that can be used to locate articles about the Great Fire of London, Stuart England during the reign of Charles II, and historical people of the time including Sir Isaac Newton, Christopher Wren, John Evelyn, and Samuel Pepys. Library databases that might help locate the articles include:
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//Academic Search (Main Edition)// is a database used to collect academic or scientific articles about many subjects including history. This database can be used to locate articles about the Great Fire of London and other history topics about England.

//Biography Reference Center// is a database that includes biographies of historical figures including Samuel Pepys, King Charles II, Sir Christopher Wren and other people who are alive in London during the Great Fire.

//CultureGrams// includes information about the history and culture of countries including England.

When searching library databases, the words that are used for the search can be important. Here are a few sample keywords and search terms that may help locate database articles. King Charles II, England Great Fire, London 1666 Restoration History, London
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