Great Stink - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Stink was an event in Central London during July and August 1858 in which the hot weather exacerbated the smell of untreated human waste and industrial effluent that was present on the banks of the River Thames. The problem had been mounting for some years, with an ageing and inadequate sewer system that emptied directly into the Thames.
The Great Stink: London's unbearable summer of 1858
WEBDuring the summer of 1858, London’s famous waterway was causing a bit of a problem – it reeked to high heaven. It wasn’t just offensive to the nose but it was actually considered a public health menace. Writers, politicians, newspaper editors, and poets were quick to make a big stink of their own.
History of the Great Stink and how it almost crippled London
WEBApr 23, 2024 · The Great Stink of 1858 involved overwhelming odors from the Thames, worsened by heat and a poor sewer system, leading to health fears and accelerating efforts to improve London’s sanitation. Image: An 1828 satirical representation of the Thames, titled “Monster Soup commonly called Thames Water”.
18 Facts About the 1858 Great Stink of London
WEBAn ‘evil odour’ rose up out of the Thames and spread through the city. Life became unbearable. To some historians, the Great Stink was one of the most important events in the history of London. While it may well have been wholly unpleasant, it forced the government to act, and act decisively.
‘This Pestilential Stream’ – Exploring the ‘Great Stink’ of 1858
WEBFeb 12, 2021 · Bloated with sewage and other effluence from the world’s second largest city, the Thames had become a ‘pestilential stream,’ emitting a putrid odour that was dubbed the ‘Great Stink.’ Westminster Bridge | Illustrated London News | 21 October 1843
How the Great Stink of London led to the sewers of today
WEBJun 18, 2013 · The Great Stink of London in 1858 led to the creation of today's modern sewerage system. But who built it and how?
The Great Stink - A Victorian Solution to the ... - Historic England
WEBFor centuries the River Thames had been used as a dumping ground for the capital’s waste and as the population grew, so did the problem. The hot summer of 1858 elevated the stench to an unbearable level and resulted in an episode known as ‘The Great Stink’.
BBC - London - History - Smells Like Thames Sewage
WEBNov 12, 2008 · The unbearable stench of that summer is now forever known as the Great Stink. For the politicians, having to endure the horror and filth of the capital's sanitation was the final straw. The...
Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858 - All That's Interesting
WEBDec 7, 2017 · In 1858, a powerful stench terrorized London for two months. The source of what’s now known as the Great Stink was the River Thames, into which the city’s sewers emptied.
How the River Thames' Great Stink Created London's Sewer System
WEBMar 10, 2022 · In the hot summer of 1858, when temperatures reached 94.5°F —a singularly unpleasant season that became known as “the Great Stink’”—conditions in the river were especially abysmal. All kinds of...