The Great Stink: A Smelly Situation

This chapter explores the impact of the infamous 'Great Stink' event in mid-19th century London, discussing the disgusting state of the Thames river and the lack of waste management during that time. It also touches on the invention of toilet paper and the sewage system, as well as the unprecedented heat wave that exacerbated the smell. Members of parliament even had to take measures to combat the stench in their own offices.