Step back in time to the summer of 1858 and discover the shocking story of "The Great Stink" that engulfed London. Learn how the River Thames, choked with raw sewage and industrial waste, turned into a foul-smelling, disease-ridden waterway, disrupting daily life and the workings of Parliament. Explore how this sanitation crisis spurred the revolutionary engineering efforts of Sir Joseph Bazalgette, who designed an extensive sewer system that transformed the city's infrastructure and drastically improved public health. This pivotal event reshaped London and set the stage for modern urban sanitation. Join us as we unravel the details of this extraordinary chapter in history.

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