EPISODE · Dec 5, 2023 · 7 MIN
The Great London Beer Flood of 1814
from Disasterthon
In this episode, we tap into the frothy tale of the London Beer Flood, a disaster nearly as strange as it sounds. Hear how a tsunami of beer wreaked havoc through the streets of London when a vat at Meux & Co's Brewery gave way, unleashing an alcoholic wave that would go down in history. We'll explore the impact of this bizarre accident and the fate of those caught in its path.**Content Warning**: While this episode discusses a historical event, the consequences of the beer flood were tragic and affected many lives. Listener discretion is advised. Subscribe to this channel and to my podcast here: https://talko.fm/boomThis episode of Disasterthon examines details of a tragic event that may be disturbing for some listeners. In exploring this unfolding disaster and its aftermath, we will be revisiting graphic descriptions, imagery, injuries sustained and loss of human life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, we tap into the frothy tale of the London Beer Flood, a disaster nearly as strange as it sounds. Hear how a tsunami of beer wreaked havoc through the streets of London when a vat at Meux & Co's Brewery gave way, unleashing an alcoholic wave that would go down in history. We'll explore the impact of this bizarre accident and the fate of those caught in its path.**Content Warning**: While this episode discusses a historical event, the consequences of the beer flood were tragic and affected many lives. Listener discretion is advised. Subscribe to this channel and to my podcast here: https://talko.fm/boomThis episode of Disasterthon examines details of a tragic event that may be disturbing for some listeners. In exploring this unfolding disaster and its aftermath, we will be revisiting graphic descriptions, imagery, injuries sustained and loss of human life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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