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Ruth Goodman explains how pubs were key social hubs for the Victorians. But as drinking took hold, the Temperance Movement rose up with cocoa rooms: warm, welcoming spaces for everyone – including women. Ruth is the presenter of our HistoryExtra Academy series Victorian Life. Watch the six-part video series at historyextra.com/academy/victorian-life/ 📸 Getty #History #HistoryExtra #Victorians #RuthGoodman #Pubs #PubHistory