Hundreds Of Bottles Containing A 'Toxic' Drink Were Uncovered In England
As developers in cities everywhere tear down the old to build the new, we often forget that lying just beneath the surface are reminders of our past. In the city of Leeds, England, a developer came across a chilling discovery from the past when they were clearing land to build a series of new residential homes. The grim find gives insight into the city’s history and just how different life was back then, making those who found it glad for modern conveniences.
Modern Expansion
Leeds is one of the U.K.’s fastest growing urban areas, and also one of the oldest. Structures in the northern city date back to the 13th century, when it was known as Loidis, and signs of that old-fashioned charm are still around.
Construction Interrupted
With so much history, it's no surprise that there would be artifacts from other eras hidden just below the surface. In 2020, one developer was clearing land to put in new homes, until he received work of an immediate halt of construction.
Something Down There
It wasn't that there was anything wrong with the construction crew or the machinery. No, they'd found something strange collecting dirt down there. Without any obvious explanation, the developer called in the experts.
Cache Of Bottles
According to a report in the Yorkshire Evening Post, English archaeological services company WYAS began investigating a stash of old bottles that was found underground. Even more interesting were that the bottles had liquid inside them.
