Great Smog Audio Guide in London | MapTalesGo
Explore the Great Smog of December 1952 in London, a critical event that led to severe health crises and highlighted the urgent need for air quality reform.
December 1952 marked a chilling chapter in London's history as the Great Smog enveloped the city, turning it into a suffocating wasteland. Poor quality coal and an unyielding anticyclone trapped toxic air, leading to visibility dropping to perilous levels.
Thousands suffered severe health issues, with estimates of up to 12,000 fatalities. Broadcaster Thomas Green recalls the silence of that night, urging us not to forget this dark moment in history, reminding us of the urgent need for change and cleaner air.
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