Wednesday 6 July 2011

More Temperance Memorabilia

The Independent Order of Rechabites was a friendly society that was founded in England in 1835, according to Wikipedia. It was part of the temperance movement to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages.



3 comments:

  1. The imagery looks so Victorian! I take it represents abstinence 24/7... I hear Denver, Colorado is the hottest place to get medical marijuana these days. When will we ever learn?

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  2. http://www.fitzpatrickstemperancebar.co.uk/

    You might be interested in visiting as you are nearby?

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  3. Medical marijuana, Margaret? Goodness me!

    Thanks for the info. It's not that far away so I hope to go for a glass of sasperilla next month!

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