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In Victorian Britain, fresh ice was a rare commodity. It was used largely for the refrigeration of meat and dairy products, as well as in place of anaesthetic for many surgical procedures. Ice also became something of a decadent luxury amongst those who could afford it; drinks...

Originally a Victorian "gin palace" where the fancy and austere would go for a tipple, the Crown Liquor Saloon (or simply, "The Crown") has been restored and preserved in its ornate and elegant state for over a century. Originally established in 1826 as a...