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Hidden Histories UncoveredThe London Beer Flood: When 1.2 Million Liters of Porter Swamped the Streets
Discover how a broken vat in 1814 unleashed chaos—and the bizarrely modern response that followed.
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Discover the astonishing story of the London Beer Flood, a bizarre disaster in 1814 when over 1.2 million liters of porter burst from a brewery and flooded the streets. This unexpected calamity not only caused chaos and destruction but also highlights the unexpected hazards of industrial progress. Tune in to explore how a seemingly harmless brewery mishap turned into a historic event, revealing the surprising vulnerabilities of early 19th-century urban life and the resilience of Londoners in the face of a frothy catastrophe.
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