EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 13 MIN

The Great Smog of 1952: Smoke, Science and Britain's Air Crisis

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

London’s Great Smog was a dense, toxic fog that reduced visibility to metres and claimed thousands in just a few days. The episode unpacks the meteorological conditions, coal‑burning pollution and delayed government response, showing how science and public pressure drove the Clean Air Act 1956. It also examines the long‑term legacy for London’s public health and environmental policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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