The 150th anniversary of the London Underground is a timely reminder of the contribution our Victorian ancestors still make to our lives. In 1858 the Thames river was an open sewer and abnormal weather conditions produced what became known as “the great stink”. The foul smell made much of London virtually uninhabitable. The Houses of Parliament, situated on the river bank, were particularly affected.
伦敦地铁(London Underground)150周年纪念日适时地提醒我们，维多利亚女王时代的祖先们至今仍在影响着我们的生活。1858年，泰晤士河是露天的下水道，反常的天气导致了所谓“大恶臭”(the great stink)的发生。臭烘烘的气味令伦敦的诸多地区无法居住。坐落在河畔的议会大厦(Houses of Parliament)更是重灾区。
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