Dr Annemarie McAllisteris a Senior Research Fellow in History at the University of Central Lancashire, whohas published widely on temperance topics. She led the ‘Temperance and the Working Class’ project which produced the ‘Demon Drink?’ exhibition at the People’s History Museum,part of which will be atEnglesea Brook Museum from April-October 2013.She also produced a virtual exhibition at
Jon Curtiswrites about teetotalism and its possible future, as well as its tempestuous past. He is a Venture FX Pioneer for The Methodist Church (developing Christian community outside of Church structures), a Local Preacher, part of a punk rock band, and a social activist; all in Exeter, Devon.
Peter Crummett is a retired architect with an interest in Methodist and local history, and for many years a member of the WHS. He has had an interest in numismatics for many years and has been collecting temperance material for the last 25 years.
Jill Barberis Project Director at EngleseaBrookMuseum.She has a particular interest in using heritage for mission, to inspire, challenge and engage people with current issues in faith and social action.
Englesea Brook Museum of Primitive Methodism, founded in 1986, has about 6,000 objects and books connected to this important 19th century working class movement. It is one of four national Methodist Heritage Sites, and receives visitors from all over the world, as well as offering a range of programmes for schools.
Demon Drink?
Temperance and the Working Class
- Why the temperance movement began
- How it spread its message
- What it means today
Saturday 8 June 2013 10:30-3:30
Cost: £7.50 (£5.00 Friends)
Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum
Englesea Brook Lane, CreweCW2 5QW
Programme
Coffee will be available from 10:00am. There is a car park opposite the Museum.
10:30Picturing the Demon Drink: How children were shown temperance principles in the Band of Hope (Annemarie McAllister)
11:30 Temperance organisations and their medals (Peter Crummett)
12:15Lunch break (please bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be provided)
There will be an opportunity to view the Exhibition and special displays, as well asenjoying a stroll in the peaceful setting.
1:15Sources for a study of the Demon Drink, Primitive Methodists, and the working class(Jill Barber)
2:00Losing the Boozing? The History and Future of Alcohol, Abstinence and Teetotalism in Methodism (Jon Curtis)
3:00Discussion – what about alcohol today? How have the issues changed?
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Demon Drink? Temperance and the Working Class
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