The Built Heritage of the Temperance Movement
Andrew Davison
Alongside the anti-slavery & political reform movements, Temperance was one of England's most influential social movements of the 19th century. Alcohol abuse led to widespread poverty & social distress, driving reformers to establish the first English Temperance societies in 1830. Over the next century, millions 'signed the pledge,' committing to a life of abstinence, helping those affected by drink, & advocating for alcohol restrictions. The 'Drink Question' dominated political debate for decades. Excluded from public places that sold alcohol, supporters raised funds & built a parallel world of their own. They gathered in Temperance Halls, dined in coffee taverns, & relaxed in alcohol-free billiard halls & reading rooms. Hospitals, insurance companies, & social institutions emerged to serve those who had forsworn drink. This book uncovers the legacy of the movement offering a look at the 'parallel universe' of the Temperance campaigner
The Built Heritage of the Temperance Movement
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