![]() ![]() An unprecedented cultural shift? Not exactly. Whether it’s a wedding or a wake, a post-work Friday or a holiday, alcohol has long lubricated our everyday lives.īut while we often think being drunk is part of being British, somehow ingrained in the fabric even, it seems we may be finally cutting back, if not completely sobering up. There we are, laughingly heralding wine o’clock, and frowning uncomprehendingly at those who don’t partake. Here we are, sunburnt and sozzled in European holiday resorts. One might draw a similar conclusion from recent footage of footballer Jack Grealish’s three-day bender to celebrate Manchester City winning the treble.Īs a nation, our self-image is built upon our love of a drink. ![]() Judging by the festival-goers joyfully queuing for pre-lunch pints in the Glastonbury sunshine this weekend, the casual observer would assume it was business as usual for boozy Britain. ![]()
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