The Great Orange Peel Outcry of 1898

 

Step back to 1898 in Guernsey, where a surprising public safety concern was taking center stage: orange peels on the streets. In this episode, we explore a letter to the editor from "The Ferret," which pleads with citizens to keep the streets safe from these slippery hazards. Discover how this community-wide issue reflected the societal values of the time and the unique solutions proposed to tackle littering before the convenience of modern trash disposal. Join us in unraveling a quirky tale from Guernsey's history and ponder what lessons it might offer for today's world.