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- 1863 (Creation)
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One production unit.
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The temperance movement was started in the early 19th century. Various temperance associations campaigned against excessive drinking, blaming many social ills on alcohol and drunkenness. Members promoted abstinence and campaigned for stronger legislation and licensing.
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GB 0074 CLC/051 1863 Collection One production unit. City of London Temperance Union
The temperance movement was started in the early 19th century. Various temperance associations campaigned against excessive drinking, blaming many social ills on alcohol and drunkenness. Members promoted abstinence and campaigned for stronger legislation and licensing.
Deposited in the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section, which merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
Request of the City of London Temperance Union to the Licensing Justices in Petty Sessions, requesting that the justices should consider the question of the withholding of licences or restricting the opening hours of public houses in the City.
One item catalogued as CLC/051/MS01973.
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
June to August 2010. Architecture Buildings Commercial buildings Public houses Political movements Temperance movements Licensing (alcohol) Law Licensing Licensing of public houses Organizations Associations Societies Temperance societies Alcohol education Health education City of London Temperance Union City of London London England UK Western Europe Europe
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Deposited in the Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section, which merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.
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Request of the City of London Temperance Union to the Licensing Justices in Petty Sessions, requesting that the justices should consider the question of the withholding of licences or restricting the opening hours of public houses in the City.
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One item catalogued as CLC/051/MS01973.
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Access only to holders of a History Card. Please see staff if you require a card.
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Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English