Licensing act of 1872 in its Relation to the Lord's Day: Returns From Magistrates, Police Authoritie

This volume, "The Licensing Act of 1872 in its Relation to the Lord's Day," compiles returns from magistrates, police authorities, and other individuals in response to a circular of inquiries issued by the Lord's Day Observance Society in December 1873. Part of the Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets, this work provides a snapshot of Victorian attitudes and enforcement practices surrounding the Licensing Act of 1872, particularly concerning its impact on Sunday observance.

The Lord's Day Observance Society sought to document the effects of the act on public behavior and order, focusing on the regulation of alcohol sales and other activities on Sundays. This collection offers valuable primary source material for researchers interested in the history of British law, social reform movements, and the intersection of religion and public life during the 19th century. It sheds light on the debates surrounding temperance, public morality, and the role of government in regulating personal conduct.

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