Episode 22

London’s Deadliest Pint: The Great Beer Flood of 1814

Published by Lissin · 4 min listen

Prepare for a truly astonishing tale from London's past: the Great Beer Flood of 1814. This isn't just about a few spilled pints; it's a shocking account of an industrial disaster that unleashed a tidal wave of porter through the streets, claiming lives and reshaping neighborhoods. Discover the incredible, almost unbelievable details of this liquid catastrophe and gain a fascinating, albeit dark, insight into the forgotten dangers of 19th-century urban life.