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In 1814, London Was Terrorized By A 320,000-Gallon Tsunami Of Beer

https://www.iflscience.com/in-1814-london-was-terrorized-by-a-320000-gallon-tsunami-of-beer-76882

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In 1814, London Was Terrorized By A 320,000-Gallon Tsunami Of Beer

The London Beer Flood claimed the lives of at least eight people.

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Craig_BuschmannOct 17, 2023
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https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-London-Beer-Flood-of-1814/
The London Beer Flood of 1814

On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a beer tsunami onto the streets of London...

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HarryHolt1791Dec 27, 2022

#LondonBeerFlood: Henry #Meux & Co ‘Horse Shoe Brewery’ in #Westminster (pic: 1764-1921). On 17th October 1814 a large vat ruptured & up to 323,000imp gallons (1,470,000L) of beer spilled into neighbouring houses killing 8 people in what was referred to as the ‘London Beer Flood’

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