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The Great Stink: The Stench So Bad They Gave It A Name

Stuff You Should Know

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Basil Gett's Ingenious Sewer Solution

This chapter explores the ambitious engineering plan devised by Basil Gett, which aimed to tackle a significant drainage problem through a vast subterranean sewer system alongside the Thames River. Listeners are invited to consider the broader implications of this innovative project as they await further analysis of its effectiveness and design.

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