{"product_id":"9781836245834","title":"The Built Heritage of the Temperance Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlongside the anti-slavery \u0026amp; political reform movements, Temperance was one of England's most influential social movements of the 19th century. Alcohol abuse led to widespread poverty \u0026amp; 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, \u0026amp; advocating for alcohol restrictions. The 'Drink Question' dominated political debate for decades. Excluded from public places that sold alcohol, supporters raised funds \u0026amp; built a parallel world of their own. They gathered in Temperance Halls, dined in coffee taverns, \u0026amp; relaxed in alcohol-free billiard halls \u0026amp; reading rooms. Hospitals, insurance companies, \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Davison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56769250427258,"sku":"9781836245834","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/files\/9781836245834.jpg?v=1775234430","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.co.uk\/products\/9781836245834","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}