Pre-industrial Flashcards
(16 cards)
Give some characteristics of pre-industrial Britain
Class division (feudal system)
Limited communications and transport
Give some characteristics of upper class in pre-industrial Britain
Comfort and luxury
Free time
Space
Facilities
Give some characteristics of lower class in pre-industrial Britain
Widespread illiteracy
Limited free time
Cruel and violent existences
Limited space
What sport did the lower class play?
Mob football
What sport did the upper class play?
Real tennis
What is popular recreation?
Sport and leisure activities common among people in pre-industrial Britain
Give some characteristics of popular recreation
Followed agricultural and religious calendars
Limited time
Unorganised/unstructured
Violent
Not skill based
Basic rules
Local and specific to each community
Wagers and bets placed by upper class
How did limited transport and communications impact popular recreation?
Sport was localised
How did illiteracy impact popular recreation?
Lack of rules/codification
How did harsh society impact popular recreation?
Violent recreation
How did long working hours impact popular recreation?
Limited free time
How did the two-tier society impact popular recreation?
Upper class placed bets or wagers
What are some characteristics of mob football?
Violent and unruly
Led to injury and death
Damage of property
Gambling and wagering
Alcohol consumption and drunken behaviour
Unstructured and no rules
Required little equipment/facilities
What are some characteristics of real tennis?
Played by upper class and aristocracy
Very exclusive (played by men)
Complex structure and rules
High sporting etiquette
Skill, tactics and finesse
Non-contact
Purpose built facilities
Could travel out of local area
