Founding of The British Women’s Temperance Association

The BWTA aimed to educate the public about the effects of using tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and even gambling. One of the ways in which the BWTA would impede alcoholism is by creating public water fountains next to bars or places that served alcohol to provide an alternative. Later on, the organization would also establish treatment centers for women who had alcohol issues as they saw a rising trend in inebriated women.