The Great Stink (jul 14, 1858 – aug 11, 1858)
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The Great Stink was an event in central London in July and August 1858 during which the hot weather exacerbated the smell of untreated human waste and industrial effluent that was present on the banks of the River ThamesAdded to timeline:
Date:
jul 14, 1858
aug 11, 1858
~ 28 days