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Kitty Wilkinson

Podcast Episode 60 l Kitty Wilkinson – The Saint of the Slums

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Podcast Episode 60 is on Kitty Wilkinson, The Saint of the Slums in Liverpool. She had the only boiler and taught people to disinfect.

Black and White photo of Kitty Wilkinson. Kitty Wilkinson became recognised during a cholera epidemic in 1832. She had the only boiler in her neighbourhood and allowed her neighbours to use it for one penny per week. She had quickly realised the importance of thoroughly cleaning infected clothing and line to help stop the spread of cholera, thus saving many lives.

Kitty Wilkinson – The Saint of the Slums l Liverpool l Hero

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Kitty Wilkinson became recognised during a cholera epidemic in 1832. She had the only boiler in her neighbourhood and allowed her neighbours to use it for one penny per week. She had quickly realised ...

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) summer 2004, Denmark. 360 on History

Swallows – Liverpool Nature Nerds

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Swallows are summer birds to the UK and this post is for the Liverpool Nature Nerds a community forum by 360 on History. They are here from March to October

Common swift or Apus apus in flight

Swifts – Liverpool Nature Nerds

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Summer is almost upon us and it time for more migratory birds to arrive in the UK from Africa. We've had a few already but I for one can't wait for the swifts, swallows and martins. Here we talk about...

House martin on the ground and flying sand martin. 360 on History

Martins – Liverpool Nature Nerds

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House and sand martins visit the UK in the summer. Check out these amazing birds here.

Football goal

The Historical Impact of Football on Liverpool

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Liverpool, situated in the Northwest of England, has had a very storied history. It's a place known for its people who are warm and welcoming, hardworking and passionate. It was the birthplace of one ...