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turn of last century drunks

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Ladylol Pusser Cat

Ladylol Pusser Cat Report 28 Mar 2010 10:38


1900s drunks blacklist goes online
Yesterday, 10:05 am

Buzz Up! Print StoryA list of drunks whose loutish behaviour led to them being banned from pubs and clubs at the turn of the last century has been launched online. Skip related content
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Enlarge photo .Family history website Ancestry.co.uk said the Birmingham Pub Blacklist includes fascinating details, and photographs, of "habitual drunkards" in the city.

Offences included drink-driving a steam engine, riding a horse while under the influence and being intoxicated to the point of "complete incompetence".

Each drunkard's entry includes photographs (front and profile views), their name, alias, residence, employment, physical description, distinguishing marks, nature of conviction and the sentence received for booze-related crimes.

The detailed description also lists distinguishing marks such as tattoos and scars, and their professions, including prostitutes, bedstead polishers, hawkers and grease merchants.

Ancestry.co.uk international content director Dan Jones said: "The list paints a fascinating picture of some of Birmingham's most debauched characters from the turn of the last century and we hope to complement it with similar lists from other cities in the future.

"The detail in these records is incredible, featuring photographs as well as physical descriptions, meaning anyone with an ancestor in the collection will find out a great deal about them, whilst others can uncover compelling information about forgotten members of society who were down on their luck or perhaps spending their good fortune in unwise ways
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TeresaW

TeresaW Report 28 Mar 2010 10:41

Aww pity none of mine are from Birmingham lol.

Sounds fascinating, can't wait for the London ones...wouldn't be a bit surprised to find one there LOL

Researching:
Lovell, Morse, Baker, Duval, Mortlock, Gibbs and Bristow.

Muffyxx

Muffyxx Report 28 Mar 2010 10:43

Oooo I have some rellies from that area at that time....

*gulps*

I'll take a look lololol xx

Researching:
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SueMaid

SueMaid Report 28 Mar 2010 10:46

The direct link -

http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1651. You can "browse".

Sue xx

Eddieisagrandad

Eddieisagrandad Report 28 Mar 2010 11:58

what a brilliant idea - why are n't alcohol users named and shamed now with their photos in the local papers.

Ann

Ann Report 28 Mar 2010 12:06

It looks like Ancestry is a bit overwhelmed!! Site temp down!!
Ann.

Kim

Kim Report 31 Mar 2010 16:59

Funnily enough I have just found a distant relative who lives in Australia, she sent me an email other day with a photo of her gg Aunt who was convicted of being a habitual drunkard! It was 1906 & she was 39 years old & blacklisted from all pubs & clubs, says licensee's must report her to the police court if found trying to buy liquor! Also, she apparently ended up in the workhouse

Ladylol Pusser Cat

Ladylol Pusser Cat Report 31 Mar 2010 21:51

all a bit of fun to help understanding our past relitives

Ladylol Pusser Cat

Ladylol Pusser Cat Report 31 Mar 2010 21:53

thanks for the link sue maid xx