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The dram drinker
A scruffy dram drinker keenly slurps on a glass of gin at one of Londons many gin palaces; the engraving accompanies an article highlighting the depravity of the gin palace in Victorian society: Poverty and misery, and a want of the proper necessaries of life, have driven, and are still driving hundreds to drink in this vast metropolis
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Media ID 4413864
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10434063
Alcohol Alcoholic Alcoholism Dram Drinker Drinks Drunk Drunkard Scruffy Depravity
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This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, depicting a scruffy and desperate-looking dram drinker deeply engrossed in the moment as he keenly slurps on a glass of gin at one of London's many gin palaces. The engraving that accompanies this powerful photograph offers a stark reminder of the social depravity and hardships that plagued Victorian society. Poverty and misery were rampant in the vast metropolis, driving countless individuals to seek solace in the cheap and readily available alcohol served in these establishments. The gin palaces, with their promise of temporary escape, became a breeding ground for alcoholism and despair. The drinker in this photograph, with his disheveled appearance and intense focus on his drink, embodies the tragic reality of those who were unable to escape the cycle of poverty and addiction. The historical significance of this image lies in its ability to transport us back in time, allowing us to bear witness to the harsh realities of Victorian society. The gin palace, once a symbol of social decay and moral decline, now stands as a reminder of the complex and often overlooked history of alcohol and its role in shaping the lives of individuals and communities. This poignant image invites us to reflect on the past and consider the ways in which society has addressed and continues to address issues of poverty, addiction, and social inequality. It serves as a reminder that, despite the progress we have made, there are still many who struggle with the same challenges that faced the dram drinker in this photograph over a century ago.
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