EP 014 DARKNESS FALLS: MT TAMBORA PT2

Mt Tambora has devastated huge area’s in the Pacific. Now its global impact begins to be felt. In this latest monthly narrative show your host, Chris Fernandez-Packham, explores the enormous impact on the British mainland and Ireland in 1816 as the Year Without Summer Begins to bite. Topic outline Volcanoes and climate science. C19th Weather and climate science. The labour market and politics in Britain in 1815 The edge of revolution. The year without summer hits the economy Slow stabilisation. 1816 begins in Ireland The Irish political and economic situation A companions of the famines: 1816 vs 1845 Typhus and poor relief An unhappy ending in Britain and Ireland.   Love to hear from you at [email protected], or on Facebook (search for Age of Victoria), or on Twitter. Don’t forget you can subscribe for free on iTunes or leave a review.