The Chicago Map Society Presents Drink Maps in Victorian Britain
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Newberry Library | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Take a journey through drunken Victorian Britain told through maps made to convince law makers to stop granting liquor licenses. A “drink map” may sound like a pub guide, yet it refers to late 19th century maps designed to shock people by showing at a glance the numerous places where alcohol could be purchased. Did these lovely temperance tools inspire anger – or did they just make people thirsty? Admire lovely examples while hearing the story.
Bio: Kris Butler is a lawyer, past president of the Boston Map Society, current board member of the Washington Map Society, and award-winning home brewer. She is the author of Drink Maps in Victorian Britain (2024).
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All Chicago Map Society meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. To help defray expenses, non-members are asked for a small donation at the door.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Social Half Hour
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Presentation / Lecture
Where is it happening?
Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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