
London’s Beer Flood of 1814 was a bizarre and tragic event where a massive vat at the Meux Brewery burst, releasing over 1.4 million liters of beer into the streets of the St. Giles district. The torrent of beer caused widespread destruction, damaged buildings, and tragically claimed several lives. This unexpected disaster remains one of history’s strangest industrial accidents, offering a sobering look at the dangers of early brewing techniques. #LondonsBeerFlood #BeerFlood1814 #MeuxBrewery #IndustrialAccidents #HistoricalEvents #StrangeHistory #LondonHistory #BeerDisaster #1814 #HistoryFacts #IndustrialRevolution #HistoricDisasters #BreweryAccident #OddHistory #LondonFlood
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