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| Opening of the Temperance Hall |
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The temperance movement started in England in 1835 and the people of Pocklington initiated a 'Total Abstinence Society' because of drunkenness in the numerous inns and public houses in the town, and it's negative impact on family life. In March 1839 they had raised enough money to build a hall and hotel by issuing pound shares. Their determination was evident by the foundation stone being laid in May 1839 (see below) and the grand opening in October of the same year!. The Temperance Hall and Hotel was at the corner of New Street with South Parade (Bloomsbury), but did not last long as on the 1855 Watson map it says it was the former Temperence Hall. The building later became the Albion foundry..
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From the 'York Herald and General Advertiser' for Oct 19, 1839 |
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The temperance start in Pocklington
The York Herald and General Advertiser, March 02, 1839 |
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The York Herald and General Advertiser, May 25, 1839 |
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The old Temperance Hall with double doors,
later became a workshop for the Albion Foundry.
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Note the metal tank stood outside). |
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William Watson's 1855 map of Pocklington
(The dark shading of the building was Watson's indication for an 'outhouse') |
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