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Crushed by The Rocket: The Death and Haunting of William Huskisson

Macabre London

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Steam Trains and Labor Struggles

This chapter examines the harsh realities faced by factory workers during the Industrial Revolution and explores the duality of steam train travel, which sparked both excitement and fear among the populace. It also highlights the life of William Huskisson, whose political career was intertwined with the technological advancements and the associated societal concerns of the era.

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