The Railway Engineer who Saved London from Poo!
Oct 8, 2025•Channel
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Published7 months ago
Duration3:00
Video IDcD928JghXKc
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short
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Views452.1K
Likes18.2K
Comments509
Engagement Rate4.15%
Likes per 100 views4.04
Comments per 1K views1.13
Description
The remarkable Sir Joseph Bazalgette has done more for London than anybody else. He saved the city from drowning in sewage and practically eradicated cholera. An extraordinary man, he faced technical challenges and opposition from people that said it couldn't be done.
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