Delving into the history of the 'Carlisle Experiment' in pubs as Covid-19 restrictions lift
As pubs open their doors to the public once again today, the legacy of a state-run experiment in Carlisle has been revealed. Historic England has released details of the 'Carlisle Experiment' – a scheme launched during the First World War to prevent excessive drinking. The radical step, taken to curb the war effort-threatening binge drinking, included engineering pub layouts to allow for easier supervision of customers’ behaviour, and the introduction of food to the establishments. One year after a 1915 report showed that the alcohol-related problems in Carlisle, Annan and Gretna ...
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