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Drinking - IntemperanceGIN LANE. Date: CIRCA 1780
Children Drinking C1840Two young children share a jug of gin outside a tavern. Are they beginning a life of intemperate misery, foulness and degradation in the eyes of God?
A drunken Berliner is removed from public view by a medical team. Date: 1907
DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVEZENO, Byzantine Emperor, drunk as usual, is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: 491
DRUNKS IN SCOTS TAVERNWild revelry and drunkenness go hand in hand inside a Scottish tavern. Date: late 18th century
WORKERS GUILD DRINKINGA German workers guild on their day off processing through the streets and drinking copiously. Date: 1847
AN ALCOHOLICAn alcoholic rests his head on a table in despair as he gazes longingly at a glass of white wine, cigarette in hand. Date: 1980s
RUSSIANS PLUNDER BRANDYThirsty Russians plunder a brandy shop in Kiev and drink as much of its stock as they can. Date: 1881
EJECTED FROM PUB, 1891Pious friend: Dear me, Im sorry to see you coming out of a public house, Mr Brown Couldnt help it, ole fel, I was chucked out! Date: 1891
DRUNKEN HUSBAND AT HOMEDespite being told not to stay out drinking by his wife, a husband returns several hours later in an intoxicated state, with his wife waiting up for him. Date: mid-19th century
TOM & JERRY IN THE PUB TOM & JERRY IN THE PUBTom, Jerry & Logic among the unsophisticated sons & daughters of nature at All Max in the East End of London Date: 1821
CRUIKSHANK / THE GIN SHOPThe drunkard having signed the pledge goes with his family to church. plate 10 of 12 Date: 1868
DRUNKEN BRITISH SAILORSThe populace of Barcelona are shocked by the behaviour of British sailors, who make too free with the local vino Date: 1873
DUTCH DRINKER DRUNKDutch drinkers after a drinking session Date: 17th Century
SPIRIT SACRIFICE TO WINEMan in drunken stupor, surrounded by bacchic cherubs, preferring earthly pleasure of wine to heavenly promises
The Bottle, 1 -- CruikshankA workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle
Scene in a dance hall -- CruikshankA popular dance hall in the East End of London -- a brother and sister get into undesirable company. Date: circa 1850
Sloshed Woman 1928Sloshed! A drunken young lady puts her feet on the table and knocks back the booze; her companion is not impressed. Date: 1928
Victorian family with drunkard husbandSlide showing a picture of a man and a woman talking with two children. The woman is pointing at a shop with a sign saying Christmas Gin with a man in torn clothes walking past. Part of Box 366
Expectant Wife - Family in Attic Room. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
Sickness and Repentence - Drinking at home. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
Ruined Family - Family on Road. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
The Relapse - Back in the Pub. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
The Robber - Horseman approaching ambush. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
Invitation to Drink - Being invited to Join Revellers. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
Path of a DrunkardThe path of a drunkard is a story of degradation from polite civility to filthy clothes and unruly behaviour. Date: 1866
Not TeatotallerRAILWAY STATION BUFFET: Gentleman offended by suggestion he might drink tea... Date: 1875
Drunk with Two FriendsHardly able to stand, a drunk is helped on his way by two friends. Date: circa 1830
Dr. N. W. Tracys illustrated lecture. The Mississippi of intDr. N.W. Tracys illustrated lecture. The Mississippi of intemperance. Date c1882 Aug. 12. Dr. N.W. Tracys illustrated lecture. The Mississippi of intemperance. Date c1882 Aug. 12
Seated Drunk, 1840A sozzled fellows hat almost falls from his head after a heavy drinking session. Date: 1840
Scottish Inn Scene C1800A merry scene inside a Scottish tavern. Two drunken fellows exchange pleasantries whilst another man chats with the serving maid, who unawares spills drink from her jug. Date: circa 1800
Drinks in Baronial HallRich man or poor man - they all like a drop to drink: three Scottish noblemen imbibe in a baronial hall. Date: late 18th century
Parisian Snubs Drink LawA Parisian drunkard scorns a notice about drink laws. Date: circa 1890
Drunk Outside NY SaloonHaving taken advantage of drinks for just three cents, a man passes out on the pavement outside, watched by a barefoot child. Date: 1891
NY Drinkingin Rum ShopMen, women and even children drinking in a rum shop in New York Date: circa 1870
Intemperance / W H RobinsonBarbed wire surrounding a public house - a sure way to discourage intemperance. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture
Drunk in Pub- Throw this lot out. - He says he has fourpence - Then ask the gentleman what he ll have
The Perils of home BrewWhen you brew your own beer at home there is no such thing as last orders, as this household is discovering
Surrounded Drunk, 1873A drunken man lying in the street attracts a crowd of onlookers, who attempt to revive him
Haunted by Drink, 1873Ten thousand devils haunt him, day and night; haunt him alike in darkness and in light : the torment of a drunkard portrayed
Two Drunks (Bobbin)Two ugly old drunks have a drop together, with one man rubbing his eye
Man & Woman Drunk 1773A drunken woman makes an angry lunge for her partners jug of grog
Selfish Drunk (Bobbin)A thirsty fellow covets his companions jug of drink with bulging eyes
An English workman and his family -- CruikshankA workmans home, with father and mother at the table, a little maid serving them, and their two young children at a tiny table in front of the hearth. Ominously, the father is holding a bottle
Drunken Father W / FamilyMuch to the displeasure of his wife and child, a drunken father is hardly able to stand
Bunyan Vanity Fair 1VANITY FAIR, a scene of depravity and deceit, licentiousness and luxury, intemperance and iniquity, pride and prejudice, pomp and circumstance
B / Ham Housewives DrunkA disgraceful scene in the streets of Birmingham occurs when drunken housewives make a show of themselves in public. Date: 1870
Police Help Drunk HomeThe dangers of one port too many: an incapacitated London gentleman is helped to get home by London policemen