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1
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popular recreation

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sports and pastimes associated with the lower classes in pre-industrial britain

2
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localised

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transport limited

3
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no written rules

A

widespread illiteracy

4
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occasional

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long working hours on agriculture left little leisure time

5
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male dominated

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patriarchy meant women were not allowed to play

6
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rural/open space

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majority of people lived in countryside with no facilities

7
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on festivals or holy days

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only time people had free time to participate

8
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minimal equipment

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no money to spend

9
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agressive

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was considered the norm for the ‘volent’ lower classes

10
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no written rules

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illiteracy and no means of communication

11
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wagers placed

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good way to make money

upper classes could bet on lower classes for fun

12
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lower class

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had little money and harsh living conditions which reflected into popular recreation which was violent

13
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mob football

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played by the lower classes

  • played on festivals and holy days
  • each village had its own set of unwritten local rules
  • violent and unruly sometimes ending in death
  • led to damage of property and injuries
  • involved alcohol and gambling
14
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upper class

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had money and large amounts of land so didn’t have to partake in physical labour

took part in rational recreation like real tennis

15
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real tennis

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played by the upper classes

  • exclusive activity
  • required expensive equipment
  • written rules - codified
  • played to high moral code
  • played on regular basis due to lots of free time
  • played in purpose built facilities (hampton court)
  • location could move
  • skilful game with difficult technical demands
  • wagering on outcome of game