John Snow - brilliant doctor from 19th century Soho

John Snow the doctor who discovered the cause of fouled water killing so many people in soho was Cholera from this pump and having the water system changed. He is remembered by the placing of a plaque by the water fountain in Broadwick Street and the pub named after him.

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[JackBarnett21]

certainly a good point!

[ato137528]

The Broad Street pump still doesn't have a handle?

[JackBarnett21]

@ato137528 I noticed that - looks like someone has leaned on it too hard or just nicked it. Still there 'ain't' water coming out of it so the spread of cholera is prevented!!

[JackBarnett21]

@ato137528 See also Talkabout Guide 2 for more details about John Snow

[JackBarnett21]

Thank you most kindly for your in depth comment. I wait with great eagerness for you next incisive comment. jackb21

[offrampt]

Very good! It is so fitting that he should be commemorated in a pub because beer saved a lot of lives during the cholera outbreaks. It's a great pub as well; Sam Smith's beer at only £1.99 a pint! Thanks for uploading.

[ato137528]

The Broad Street pump still doesn't have a handle?