We tend to think of fire safety as something relatively new; a modern, democratic and enlightened concept that places a value on everybody's lives. After all, back in the Middle Ages, who much cared about the lives of a few peasants? But while it is true that it was not until the 19th century that the safety of people inside buildings became a real safety concern, fire regulation has been an issue for a much longer period of time - back to William the Conqueror in the 11th century.
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