Discover the intriguing 'Drink Map of Oxford', a unique historical artifact that highlights the pubs and beerhouses of Victorian Oxford. This captivating map, published in 1883 by the Temperance Movement, serves both as a guide to the drinking establishments clustered around the city center and as a poignant commentary on the social impact of alcohol consumption on the local populace. Featuring a rich design reminiscent of modern tourist maps, the 'Drink Map' visually contrasts the abundance of drinking venues in the poorer districts with the scarcity of establishments in affluent North Oxford, where magistrates lived. The accompanying original text elaborates on the detrimental effects of alcohol on health, idleness, poverty, and crime, making this a fascinating piece for anyone interested in Oxford's history, social issues, or the evolution of drinking culture. The map is reprinted with careful attention to detail, ensuring an authentic experience as you explore the insights gathered in this unique document. This brand new item comes with a free shipping offer, allowing you to receive it directly to your doorstep. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Enhance your collection today with the 'Drink Map of Oxford' and delve into the drinking habits of this world-renowned city, perfect for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245352
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing


Description:


At first sight, this intriguing map appears to offer a guide to the pubs of Victorian Oxford, designed in a similar way to tourist maps today. Beerhouses, breweries and other licensed premises are all shown, clustered around a specific part of the city centre.

But an explanation on the reverse shows this wasn't the original intention. Published in 1883 by the Temperance Movement, the map was designed to show how the poorer areas of Oxford were heavily populated with drinking establishments and the text explains the detrimental effect of alcohol on local inhabitants: 'the result is idleness and ill-health, and very frequently poverty and crime.' The map also reveals how few 'drink-shops' (shown in red) appear in North Oxford, where the magistrates who granted the licences were most likely to live. This unique map was therefore intended to prevent alcohol consumption, while at the same time demonstrating how easy it was to find somewhere to drink. Today, it offers a fascinating insight into the drinking habits of the former citizens of this world-renowned city.

'The Drink Map' is reproduced with the original text and a commentary on the reverse.