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Annemarie McAllister introduces the temperance movement, exploring the aims of the campaign for moderation and why it surged in popularity in the 19th century <\/p>

By Dr David Musgrove\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 22 February 2024 at 09:42 AM<\/p>

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In September 1832, seven men in Preston signed a pledge of total abstinence from alcohol. It was one several shows of publicity in a movement that would ultimately see millions of people worldwide give up the so-called \u2018vice\u2019.<\/p>\n

In this bonus episode accompanying the HistoryExtra podcast series The Tiger Tamer Who Went to Sea<\/a>, David Musgrove speaks to Dr Annemarie McAllister of the University of Central Lancashire about the temperance movement\u2019s aims, successes and failures.<\/p>\n