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The Great Stink: everything you wanted to know

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This chapter examines the pollution crisis of the 1850s in London, focusing on the Great Stink and its impact on public health. It highlights the cholera outbreaks and Joseph Bazalgette's pivotal role in advancing urban sanitation reforms.

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