Joseph Bazalgette; early career

The transcript outlines the career of an engineer who worked on land projects and returned to London in 1842 to set up a private practice. After marrying, he worked on expanding railways but suffered a breakdown, leading to a temporary retirement. During his recovery, Edwin Chadwick's reforms led to a cholera outbreak in London, killing over 14,000 people. The engineer returned to London in 1849 amidst the outbreak and was appointed as an assistant surveyor.

What was the outcome of the outbreak mentioned in the text?

What role was the engineer appointed to during the outbreak in 1849?