The British English Podcast

Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung


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In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeared under nine feet of dung and why experts at the time were completely stumped.

This isn’t just a wild story from the past — it’s packed with rich, descriptive vocabulary, British expressions, and cultural references to help you sound more natural and confident in English.

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