The Incredible Story of London Sewers

Alright, now that I'm not eating, I'm willing to give this one a try...lol

I've lived in London for the first 27 years of my life and let me tell you, the sewer system is not just underground.

How about the Thames barrier?

Amazing how a problem only becomes a problem when it directly effects politicians.

So at one time one could say London was a shit hole!

I always understood that they took the River Fleet covered it over and thereby converted it into the original core of the Sewer System?!? 💩🤔

I believe without a doubt that as impressive as this video and subject may be, it was an effort to see if and how many viewers would watch. I watched...

Thank you so much for covering the Engineer I most look up to. As an Engineer myself, the quiet but incredible work he did is an inspiration.

Seems like "Bazzle Jet" would be a perfect name for a bidet...

Men have had giant statues for doing far less. He should be a national hero.

It's sort of awesome that Parliament sits right by the Thames- it couldn't help but focus them on the reality of the situation.

Being so maticulous with the brickies. I'd like to say he raised the trade standard for the whole city in that way making every construction after far superior.

Surprised to see no comments from simon on john snow.

Strange, nasty confirmation for me that I have never had a desire to visit England. I have done a tour of Southern Ireland and hope to return there again in 2023, God willing that I live that long.

"Fatberg"; what a great term

👍👍👍

but sewers in civ 6 only take a few turns

No way his name is john snow 😄

Perfect lunch time entertainment 👌🥪

Why don't they just limit the size of the city, in terms of people and buildings connected to the sewer system?

Fat brug? That needs a side project for sure

First time I’ve ever heard you talking a load of c**p in one of your videos

Their was great video series made called the 7 wonders of the industrial world that is a great watch

John snow , haha

Wow how many channels do you have 😁😂😂

Of course John Snow's well tested research was rejected... he knows nothing!!

Gong farmers! Helper of the farmers to make night soil Gong Farmers!

All hail King Poopsmith

I was really PUMPED to watch this episode......

are you on nebula?

As a Civil/Structural Engineer, this man is magnificent.

If you’re not here for school or work then you are definitely autistic like me

The only thing ive learned was that poltics get in the way of public health

Why not hire yourself out to public events people can chat with you about anything

I wonder what Basil would think about the state of his country today?

Ha.. John snow... he knew something

And yet, You know notning Jon Snow!

Very impressed by the content. Great job!

So we can conclude people who behave they are the cleanist cause their lands to be the dirtiest
Damn the industrialisation

Hi Simon, glad you did this video. While I’m not a Londoner, the London sewer tha bazelgette constructed has fascinated me
Ever since I saw a short documentary on the subject years ago. But hadn’t seen much on this subject since.

Hopefully more people understand the importance of The London Sewer system.

And I’m glad they’ve begun to upgrade the system before it becomes an issue.

I really hope they bring some of the old sewer up that theyre replacing

It all certainly had a most pungent aroma.
Especially noticeable in heat wave conditions for days on end.
An unmistakable smell impossible to describe.

awesome video!!

Rich people: Not my problem 🤷🏼

Rich people: Not my problem 🤷🏼

Rich people: Not my problem 🤷🏼

[Starts to nagatively affect rich people]

Rich people: Let's go people! We gotta get this shit in order!👨‍🔧

Ya NORMALLY only get politicians to act if it'll benefit them... shame...

Is there a video that describes in more depth the engineering of this mega project?

In the very beginning of your video you said that building the sewer system was not necessarily a life and death situation and actually it was there were thousands and thousands of people dying from cholera and other water related diseases

Hopefully, no starfishes are in there

VSauce?!?