The Great Stink of London: Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis
This fascinating account of Bazalgette's life and work details his revolutionary sewer system still serving London today.
This fascinating account of Bazalgette's life and work details his revolutionary sewer system still serving London today.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780750925808 (0750925809)
Publish date: February 1st 2001
Publisher: The History Press
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
I've always been fascinated by anything concerning the history of London, including the very workings of the infrastructure. I already knew Joseph Bazalgette's story and was amazed at the task he had before him. This book added to my knowledge by giving details such as what he was up against with lo...