Case Study: What happened to the people at Eyam? Progress Platform: I Can - Describe what happened at Eyam. I Can - Explain why the disease spread so quickly at Eyam compared to London. I Can - Compare the difference and similarities between the black death and the great plague. Great interactive resource for studying the impact of The Great Plague of 1665. This resource gives students an interactive way of making decisions that the people of Eyam Village would of had to make in 1665 to help stop the spread of the plague and keep people alive. This will help the students understand the causes and preventions of the Great Plague and peoples understanding at the time. Perfect for KS3.