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Sunday 04 September 2016 9:27 am

Watch live: Burning of a huge sculpture of London’s skyline to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London

By: Nina Edy

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This week marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London – and to commemorate, the capital is burning a gigantic sculpture of 17th century London on the Thames. Because why not?

The 120m sculpture, called London 1666, will be set alight this evening. 

And while the public will be able to watch as the sculpture is ceremonially burnt in the middle of the river, between Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridges, you can also watch it streamed online, here. As if that wasn't enough, Lauren Laverne is presenting…

Want to know how to watch the burning in person? We've got everything you need to know here.

Or stay right here to watch all the action from 8.30pm. 

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