Jumbo: The White Elephant That Built the Modern State Talk with David Grocott

A talk exploring the controversy surrounding Colchester's Jumbo Water Tower and its significance in Victorian public health debates.

This talk explores the controversy surrounding the Jumbo Water Tower, completed in 1883, which became a local landmark. It examines the Victorian debate regarding public health reform, taxation, and the role of local government. The session offers insight into the tensions between private interests and public welfare.