This pump killed thousands in 1854

Water Pump in Broadwick StreetWater Pump in Broadwick Street, originally uploaded by adambowie

Well, really facilitated killing thousands of Londoners with Cholera contaminated water. See, I’m reading The ghost Map by Steven Johnson, which I will have a full review shortly.
Snow Cholera Map

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