EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 11 MIN

The South Sea Bubble: Britain’s 1720 Financial Collapse

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

In 1720 the South Sea Company’s speculative frenzy collapsed London’s markets and shaken Parliament. This episode examines how political corruption, rampant speculation and a hurried bailout led to the infamous Bubble Act and reshaped British fiscal policy for generations. It also asks why this crisis remains a touchstone for modern debates about market regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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