Alcoholics Collection

Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire
Aerial view of Brockhall Hospital at Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, established in 1904 by the Lancashire Inebriates Acts Board as an inebriate reformatory for women

Guiltcross Union Workhouse, Kenninghall, Norfolk
The Guiltcross Union Workhouse, designed by William Thorold, was erected in 1836-7 at Kenninghall, Norfolk. After its closure in 1902 the site was acquired by the Rev Harold Burden

Coffee Stalls, 1890 (engraving)
1574574 Coffee Stalls, 1890 (engraving); (add.info.: Coffee stall set up in the streets of London, England, by the Temperance Society in order to combat drunkenness)

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Mountain Dewberry or Crimson Drambler, illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294468 Mountain Dewberry or Crimson Drambler, illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas)
1073548 The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 108x108 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Old Gin Shop near St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle, 1805 (pencil & ink on paper)
619361 The Old Gin Shop near St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle, 1805 (pencil & ink on paper) by Glover, John (1767-1849); 17.6x26 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Gin Juggarnath or the Worship of the Great Spirit of the Age
2492976 The Gin Juggarnath or the Worship of the Great Spirit of the Age!! - Its devotees destroy themselves - Its progress is marked with desolation, misery and crime, pub

The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, c. 1600 (ink, pigment on gold
1069889 The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, c.1600 (ink, pigment on gold, pair of six-fold screens) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); 167x337.8x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Gin Juggarnath or the Worship of the Great Spirit of the age!! …, 1835
The Gin Juggarnath or the Worship of the Great Spirit of the age!! - Its devotees destroy themselves - Its progress is marked with desolation, Misery and Crime, pub 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

OSTADE, Adriaen van (1610-1684). The Tavern. 17th c. Dutch school. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. GERMANY. SAXONY. Dresden. Staatliche Kunstsammlungen (State Art Collections Dresden )

Inebriates Home, Langho, Lancashire
The Lancashire Inebriates Home at Langho where female alcoholics were sent for treatment. It later became Brockhall Hospital. Date: circa 1912

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates gardening at the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse

Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, Yorkshire
The North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates

Inmates in grounds, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates in the grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse

Industrial Farm Colony, Duxhurst, Surrey
Inmates at the Industrial Farm Colony for Female Inebriates, Duxhurst, Surrey. Founded in 1895 by Lady Henry Somerset, the colony provided care for women alcoholics

Yorkshire Inebriate Infirmary, Cattal
The Yorkshire Inebriate Infirmary at Cattal was opened in 1905 as a residential treatment establishment for alcoholics. Date: Circa 1905

Comic Postcard - Missing out on a drink
Guide: " We are now passing the Oldest Pub in England" (Chorus): " What For?" !! Comic Postcard - A Charabanc Tour Guide proves unpopular with his party as they pass by the Oldest

Woman with Dog. Picnic

Drunk Men
Drunk men on their yearly free Monday. Scene from the Swedish every day life Date: 1850s

Drunkeness satire
Oh, poor thing, is your husband a drunkard? - No, is yours? Satirical drawing Date: 1906

Drunk peasant on their way hone from the market. Scene from the Swedish every day life Date: 1850s

Spinning flax, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates spinning flax at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates gardening at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Laundry, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates work in the laundry washhouse at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Tending pigs, Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, West Yorkshi
Inmates tending pigs at the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates

Infirmary ward, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Infirmary ward at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

NIPRCC Brochure
Part of a promotional brochure produced by the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden to house feeble minded children

Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
General view of the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Promotional brochure, National Institutions for Inebriates
Part of a promotional brochure produced by the National Institutions for Inebriates. The organisation, established in 1902

Fitters shop, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Scene in the fitters workshop at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Kitchen, Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, Yorkshire
Inmates working in the kitchen at the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Inmates tending flower beds in the garden of the Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Chopping wood, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates chopping wood at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Entrance, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Entrance to the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Inebriates Reformatory, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The scenic house and grounds of the Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for

Emergency pump, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates work the emergency water pump at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Union Workhouse, Lewes, Sussex
The Lewes Union workhouse, erected in In 1868 on De Montfort Road, Lewes, Sussex. In 1902, after its closure as a workhouse

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"Exploring the Complexities of Alcoholism: From Brockhall Hospital to Guiltcross Union Workhouse" In the depths of history, at places like Brockhall Hospital in Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire and Guiltcross Union Workhouse in Kenninghall, Norfolk, alcoholism has left its indelible mark. The haunting engravings of Gin Lane from 1751 depict a grim reality that plagued society. Adriaen van Ostade's masterpiece "The Tavern" transports us back to the 17th century when alcohol consumption was rampant. It serves as a reminder that this issue is not confined to any particular era or location. Even modern times have witnessed efforts to combat this affliction. Inebriates Home in Langho, Lancashire stands as a testament to our ongoing struggle against addiction. Its walls hold stories of resilience and recovery. From Mountain Dewberry illustrations by John Weir in his satirical book on botany to Edgar Degas' poignant painting "The Absinthe Drinkers, " art has often captured the despair and consequences associated with excessive drinking. "The Old Gin Shop near St. Nicholas Church" takes us back to Newcastle in 1805 when gin became synonymous with societal decay. This pencil and ink sketch reminds us how deeply ingrained alcohol abuse can be within communities. Hogarth's iconic illustration "Gin Lane" further emphasizes the devastating impact of alcoholism on individuals and society at large. It serves as a stark warning against falling into its clutches. "The Gin Juggarnath or the Worship of the Great Spirit of the Age" sheds light on how easily we can become enslaved by our vices if we fail to recognize their destructive power. Through these historical references and artistic depictions, we are reminded that alcoholism knows no boundaries - it transcends time, geography, and social status. Let us strive for empathy and understanding as we navigate this complex issue, offering support and hope to those battling their demons.