'it gained quite a reputation'What was the reputation this place gained?How did it gained this reputation?(question from yhtee men in a boat chapter 4 written by jerome k jerome) please answer fast

The beach became well-known for its smell..... J's friend had buried the stinky cheese.

"My friend got rid of them, at last, by taking them down to a sea-side town, and burying them on the beach. It gained the place quite a reputation. Visitors said they had never noticed before how strong the air was, and weak-chested and con- sumptive people used to throng there for years afterwards."