Horses in Victorian London - Stuff That I Find Interesting

In 19th-century London, horses were essential for transportation, with around 300,000 horses used daily. They were housed in stables, mews, and even underground tunnels. Dead horses were processed for various products, and their waste posed significant sanitation challenges. The advent of the car eventually alleviated these issues.

How many horses were estimated to be in London on any given day?

Where did horses sleep in wealthy areas of London?

What was the purpose of coaching inns in London?

How many horses were estimated to die each week in London?

What was done with the horses that died in London?

How did horses relieve themselves in the streets of London?

What was the 'great manure crisis' and its predicted outcome?