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Beer Flood in London

Meghan Webb

When it happened:

October 17, 1814

Where it happened:

more about it

Meux and CO's Horse Shoe Brewery, London

What Happened:

Details

  • There was a 22 ft wooden vat that busted and put pressure on another vessel which destroyed the barrel
  • Destroyed the brick wall
  • Beer flooded an area known as St. Giles Rookery

Things that happened due to the flood

deaths and outcomes of the flood

  • 8 people were killed in the flood
  • the brewery almost went bankrupt
  • the brewery avoided failing because of the rebate on the beer that was lost

What happened to the company

  • beer companies decided to stop using large wooden vats to build with
  • the company moved in 1921 and now the building is a theatre

building

Extra Details

more details

  • the total amount of beer that was lost during the flood was between 128,000- 323,000 imperial gallons

LONDON FLOOD

overview

The flood was a very traumatic and people lost family members, the company lost money, and the damage only caused more problems.

Discussion Board Question:

Topic

  • What is the difference between the Boston Tea Party and The London Beer Flood?
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