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The 1845 Irish Famine | Part 2: Exodus

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In the final episode of our two-part series on the Irish Potato Famine, we examine the most devastating years of the crisis. As Lord John Russell’s government prioritizes cost-cutting, Charles Trevelyan enforces harsh famine relief policies that intensify the suffering. Amid the chaos, the Quakers revolutionize soup kitchens, while Asenath Nicholson opens her home to the starving.

We also explore the mass emigration that followed, with millions fleeing on overcrowded "coffin ships" to America. This episode uncovers the famine’s lasting impact on Ireland’s population, culture, and its relationship with Britain, leaving scars that shaped generations.

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In the final episode of our two-part series on the Irish Potato Famine, we examine the most devastating years of the crisis. As Lord John Russell’s government prioritizes cost-cutting, Charles Trevelyan enforces harsh famine relief policies that intensify the suffering. Amid the chaos, the Quakers revolutionize soup kitchens, while Asenath Nicholson opens her home to the starving.

We also explore the mass emigration that followed, with millions fleeing on overcrowded "coffin ships" to America. This episode uncovers the famine’s lasting impact on Ireland’s population, culture, and its relationship with Britain, leaving scars that shaped generations.

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