Michael discusses the Victorians' ingenious development of the sewer system, which ensured access to clean, fresh water for everyone. This transformative movement started in Liverpool, a city plagued by the nation’s highest death tolls. However, it wasn't until the Great Stink of 1858 that Parliament was finally persuaded to implement a sewage system for London.
Show
How the Victorians Built Britain
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Sep 08, 2018