Welcome to the season 3 finale!
In this episode we take a sensory stroll down the lanes of Georgian London, to find out how and why gin became so popular. And why it caused so much public disruption that the government introduced no less than 8 Gin Acts in a sustained and determined effort to control its consumption.
Our sources are:
* Article from The Evening Chronicle (19th February 1835), by Charles Dickens
* The Life and Uncommon Adventures of Captain Dudley Bradstreet (1755, p.78-79), by Dudley Bradstreet
* Extract from the report The Police in the Metropolis (August 1816)
* Extract from a House of Commons debate on drunkenness (3rd June 1834, column 98)
Tips for further reading if you fancy:
Drinking with the Georgians - Discover Your Ancestors - Phil Wood enjoys an 18th century tipple
The Eighteenth Century Gin Craze – All Things Georgian
The Complete and Slightly Insane History of Gin in England | VinePair
Liquid Bewitchment: Gin Drinking in England, 1700–1850 — The Public Domain Review
Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.
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