Flush It Down

The Story of Sewers Through Time

Flush It Down invites readers to hold their noses and dive into the smelly yet fascinating history of sewers—from Ancient Rome’s Cloaca Maxima to the filthy streets of the Middle Ages, and the brilliant engineering of Joseph Bazalgette’s London sewer system. Packed with fun facts, strange stories, and thoughtful insights on waste management today, the book is brought to life with bright, hilarious, detail-filled illustrations by Rob Flowers. It’s a wild and educational ride through the underground world—no rubber boots required!