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The Great Stink | London's Smelly History
It's the height of summer in 1858 and something rotten is lurking in the river Thames.
Historian James Grasby unravels the smelliest side of our recent history as we step back into Victorian London to discover the Great Stink.
Hear how politicians scrambled to keep the stench out of parliament and find out what the smell meant for the working classes.
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Production
Presenter: James Grasby
Producer: Jack Glover
Sound Design: Jesus Gomez
Contributors
Laura French (Crossness Engines Trust)
Discover more
This story has been made possible with our friends from the Crossness Engines Trust, for information on visiting and for more of London's murky history please visit: http://crossness.org.uk/
Join us and other environmental charities to help to look after our waterways by visiting https://marchforcleanwater.org/ and https://theriverstrust.org/key-issues/sewage-in-rivers
If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]
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It's the height of summer in 1858 and something rotten is lurking in the river Thames.
Historian James Grasby unravels the smelliest side of our recent history as we step back into Victorian London to discover the Great Stink.
Hear how politicians scrambled to keep the stench out of parliament and find out what the smell meant for the working classes.
[Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos.
Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk
Production
Presenter: James Grasby
Producer: Jack Glover
Sound Design: Jesus Gomez
Contributors
Laura French (Crossness Engines Trust)
Discover more
This story has been made possible with our friends from the Crossness Engines Trust, for information on visiting and for more of London's murky history please visit: http://crossness.org.uk/
Join us and other environmental charities to help to look after our waterways by visiting https://marchforcleanwater.org/ and https://theriverstrust.org/key-issues/sewage-in-rivers
If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]
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