Lincoln after 1905 typhoid epedemic

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Lincoln after 1905 typhoid epedemic

Lincoln High Street after Lockdown ended in 1905. The city was hit by a major typhoid epidemic between November 1904 and August 1905, caused by polluted drinking water from Hartsholme Lake and the River Witham. Over 1000 people contracted the disease and fatalities totalled 113. Date: 1905

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1000 Caused Contracted Disease Ended Epidemic Fatalities Lincoln Major Polluted Typhoid Witham Lockdown

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the sense of relief and renewed vitality that swept through Lincoln's High Street following the end of the devastating typhoid epidemic in 1905. The city had been hit hard by the major outbreak, which lasted from November 1904 to August 1905, leaving over 1000 people infected and claiming the lives of 113. The source of the epidemic was traced back to polluted drinking water from Hartsholme Lake and the River Witham. During the height of the crisis, the city was placed under lockdown, with schools and businesses closing their doors to prevent the spread of the disease. The streets were eerily quiet, save for the sound of horse-drawn carts and the occasional siren of an ambulance. But as the threat of the epidemic began to recede, life slowly started to return to normal. This photograph, taken in 1905, shows the bustling High Street once again teeming with activity. People are seen shopping, chatting, and going about their daily business, oblivious to the terror that had gripped the city just months before. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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