London's Lost "Stink Pipe" Tunnels | 16,000 Miles of Tunnel Explained

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Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join Chapters: 00:00 - London’s Nasty History of Sewage Problems 02:03 - Why 19th Century wastewater was so dangerous 03:49 - When Dr. John Snow realized that germs were spread through the water 05:16 - The Great Stink of 1858 06:59 - How London built their waste drainage system 08:57 - London’s Pumping Stations - “Cathedrals of Sewage” 10:45 - London’s Stink Pipes 12:01 - How London’s Sewerage system saved the city 12:57 - Issues with the London Sewer systems downstream 14:16 - The abandonment of London’s historic pumping stations 15:22 - What remains of London’s Stink Pipes? 16:23 - Modern additions to London sewer tunnels IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NN2rktA4yMZ4vmNaA3KpsS5KXLj3xVN » Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@ITSHISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Dillan Aultimate Editor - Karolina Szwata Host - Ryan Socash Music/Sound Design: Dave Daddario » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.