a drawing (1751) by William Hogarth . It is a shocking picture of people in a London street who are too drunk to care about their homes or families. Gin, a strong alcoholic drink, was very popular at the time because of its low price, and many people in London were drinking too much of it.
GIN LANE
Meaning of GIN LANE in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005