In December 1952, a deadly black fog descended on London, England, paralyzing the city for five days. Circa December 5th, a weather inversion trapped coal smoke over London, preventing it from rising. The city, still heavily reliant on coal for heating, became shrouded in a thick smog. Visibility dropped to mere feet. Children were kept home from school to prevent them from getting lost. Concerts were canceled, theaters closed, and birds, confused by the toxic haze, crashed into buildings. Stree
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From the Archive: Thick smog descended on London in December 1952, bringing the city to a standstill and contributing to the deaths of about 4,000 people. #GreatSmog #London #londonhistory | BBC London
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44K views · 135 shares | On 6th December, 1952, London woke up to a ‘pea souper’ - a thick, smelly smog that covered the city and brought it to a standstill. It was to cause immeasurable damage to the lives of many. | The Crown | Facebook
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32 reactions · 3 comments | This incredible footage documents The Great Smog of London, or Great Smog of 1952. It was a sever air pollution event that affected the whole of the city. Statistics at the time showed that 4000 Londoners perished due to the smog. However recent research done shows that it could be closer to 10,000 | MyLondon | Facebook
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It's 70 years since the Great Smog of London brought the city to a standstill and led to the deaths of thousands of people. More: https://bbc.in/3AZUx4A | BBC World Service
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