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Satirical cartoon image of the reasons why the River Tyne was polluted in the 19th century

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This cartoon image of the River Tyne shows the many reasons why the River Tyne was polluted in the 19th century and how this contributed to the spread of Cholera in Gateshead. During the nineteenth century the River Tyne, which flows through Newcastle and Gateshead, was a working river used by industries to dispose of waste, and often used by local people for drinking water and to wash their clothes.

 

  • Date created - c.1900
  • Author - Unknown
<p>This cartoon image of the River Tyne shows the many reasons why the River Tyne was polluted in the 19th century and how this contributed to the spread of Cholera in Gateshead. During the nineteenth century the River Tyne, which flows through Newcastle and Gateshead, was a working river used by industries to dispose of waste, and often used by local people for drinking water and to wash their clothes.</p> <p> </p>
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