When London stank to high heaven
10 Jul 2026, 13:22 GMT
Topic: Culture
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/when-london-stank-to-high-heaven/a-77892633?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went down in history — and ultimately gave London a modern sewer system.