Temperance vs. the Demon Drink

Start Date

Tuesday 14th Jan 2025 09:30 AM

End Date

Friday 28th Mar 2025 16:00 PM

Location

North Yorkshire County Record Office, Malpas Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8TB

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📍 Where: North Yorkshire County Record Office, Malpas Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8TB
🗓️ When: 14th January - 28th March | Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm
Dive into the fascinating history of alcohol, brewing, and the rise of the temperance movement with our latest exhibition. Discover how Victorians and Edwardians grappled with drinking culture, from the bustling pubs of industrial towns to the emergence of temperance hotels and abstinence pledges. Explore rare archival treasures, including:
📜 Records of brewing and pubs 🏠
👩‍🍳 Domestic brewing traditions 🍷
🎺 Temperance society events 🎭
📕 Mugshots of notorious drunkards 🍻
Step into the past to uncover the social, political, and cultural shifts surrounding alcohol consumption in Britain.
🎟️ Free Entry!
👉 Don’t miss this compelling journey into a heated debate that shaped lives and livelihoods.
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