EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 15 MIN

London Beer Flood of 1814: Britain’s First Public Health Disaster

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode unpacks the sudden, catastrophic beer flood that devastated London in 1814 and how it prompted early public safety reforms, before turning to pioneering figures John Snow and Sophia Jex‑Blake who challenged medicine and education. We explore the evidence behind the disaster’s causes, victims, legal aftermath, and its place in Britain’s industrial history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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