Annemarie McAllister, a Senior Research Fellow in History, James Kneale, an Associate Professor in Geography, and David Beckingham, an Associate Professor in Cultural Geography, dive into the transformative power of the 19th-century Temperance Movement in Britain. They explore its beginnings in Preston, the rise of abstinence pledges, and the movement's impact on the working class. The discussion also highlights women's pivotal roles, the complex relationship between temperance and health, and how the movement’s vibrant legacy continues to resonate today.
