019: "The Gin Craze of 18th Century London"

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May 17

Written By JC

Interesting Things with JC #019: "The Gin Craze of 18th Century London" - It caused widespread social disruption in London due to cheap, accessible gin. Many households were involved in the gin trade, leading to a public health crisis. The moral outrage and Gin Acts that followed highlight the complex relationship between addiction and government regulation.

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