Following the Great Fire of London in 1666, Nicholas Hawksmoor emerged as architect of some of the most powerful, creative and enigmatic buildings London has ever known. Hawksmoor's spires, churches, and other known works are featured on this map, with details and an introduction written by Owen Hopkins and original photography by Nigel Green. Following the Great Fire of London in 1666, Nicholas Hawksmoor emerged as architect of some of the most powerful, creative and enigmatic buildings London has ever known. Hawksmoor's spires, churches, and other known works are featured on this map, with details and an introduction written by Owen Hopkins and original photography by Nigel Green.