The Broad Street Pump

About this episode

This episode explores the historical significance of the Broad Street pump in London, 1854, highlighting a doctor's innovative approach to a public health crisis.

For this episode, we will depart from the usual back road or mountain trail, far from where the Great Plains, the Ozark Mountains and the Indian Territory collide for the cobble stone street of London, 1854. This story has all the elements of a good Within The Realm tale: A significant event in an overlooked place, this time just with an English accent! Our story involves a doctor on the cutting edge, a neighborhood facing an overwhelming problem and a pump handle. A dipiction of Dr. Snow's map. A replica of the Broad Street pump sits just outside a pub named in honor of the good doctor. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT VOICES! Episode archive, news and more! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com ! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm Our wonderful sponsors! It's important, now more than ever, to support folks like us! jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Katchakid has a 100% safety rating and have maintained that for over 50 years. That's a lot of safety and plenty of peace of mind when it comes to your pool and your family. Music: The Right…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Garrett, S. Garrett

Topics covered

• society
• culture
• history

Keywords

• Broad Street pump
• Dr. Snow
• London
• 1854
• public health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Within The Realm, The Right Direction

Places: the Great Plains, the Ozark Mountains, the Indian Territory, London

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