Metropolitan Commission of Sewers

The video discusses the historical sewage problem in London, highlighting the lack of a unified system and the role of Mudlarks in managing waste. It details the efforts to address the issue, including a project led by Frank Foster, who later resigned. The project continued, and despite challenges, a solution was proposed in 1854, eventually transforming London over three decades.

What role did the London Mudlarks play in the sewage system?

• They designed a new sewage system.

• They managed the sewage commission.

• They prevented blockages by sorting through sewage.

• They built new tunnels.

Who was Frank Foster in the context of the sewage project?

• A government official overseeing the project.

• A local resident affected by the sewage issues.

• The head engineer at the Commission working on the project.

• A journalist reporting on the sewage problems.

What was the outcome of Frank Foster's involvement in the project?

• He successfully completed the project.

• He resigned and passed away.

• He was promoted to a higher position.

• He moved to another city.

What major event occurred between 1853 and 1854 in London?

• A significant flood.

• A cholera outbreak.

• The completion of the sewage system.

• The resignation of the head engineer.

How long did it take to transform London's sewage system after the solution was submitted?

• Three decades.

• Two decades.

• One decade.

• Four decades.