popular recreations Flashcards
what was society like before the Industrial Revolution
-society was a feudal system based on 2 divisions comprised by 2 class structures which were the lower class classed as peasants and the upper classes classed as the gentry
-society was based around agriculture, farming and cottage industries
-most people lived in the countryside in villages and there were few towns and cities.
-the gentry owned the land and employed peasants to work and farm for the land
-there were only small amounts of rest for the working class on religious/saint days.
-life was harsh, pay was irregular, society was violent
-there was widespread illiteracy rates due to limitted education in working class
define feudal system
this describes society as 2 classes.
the upper is the gentry and the lower is the peasants.
what is cottage industries
people who work from home often manufacturing from raw materials to be sold at market towns to earn extra money.
e.g. lace making
what is popular recreation
this classifies sport and leisure activities that were common in Britain before the industrial revolution.
What was the early 18th century based around
- agriculture and cottage industries centured around small parishes living in rural areas
What was life like in the 18th century
- life was harsh
- pay was irregular
- society were violent and less civilised
- there was widespread illiteracy due to limited education
What is Haxley hood
This is a mob game who’s aim is to push a hood from 1 point to the other
How were mob games described
- peasant
- local
- unwritten rules
- cruel
- inexpensive
- courtley
- rural
- occasional
- wagering
How did mob games reflect society
- they were localised as there was a lack of transport
- there was lots of space due to the few boundaries set
- a sense of rules due to the limited understanding, lack of equipment and high illiteracy
- it was violent as there was a lack of rules and it was very male dominated
- its combat based due to the frequency of war and preparation
- it is occasional as there is a lack of time to work and it had to fit into the religious calendar
- it involved social segregation due to the feudal system
- the lack of resources reflect societal position
- blood sports reflect the brutality of society
- wagering reflect the harsh way of life
How did the games reflect the church and agriculture
- mob games were in autumn and winter so crops weren’t ruined
- there was a day where they had time off (pagan celebration)
- church was seen as the central role
- it was seen as a chance to let off steam (catharsis)
- fit around the calender
- the church provides an opportunity
What was society like for peasants
- it was hard and cruel
- they worked till daylight
- infrequent as had work
- no restrictions
- it was localised
- holy days were off work
- church lands were for sport
- church is a central role it was seen as a social meeting place
Church leaders give patronage to games
What did the gentry play in the pre industrial times
The aristocracy took part in activities that were
- non work based
- deemed to be civilised and sophisticated
- ones that require expensive resources
- could be carried out at any time as didn’t work
- could be anywhere as could travel and have the transport
Peasants took part in activities that required…
- no resources
- no money
- no written rules as unable to read
- based around violence and preparation for war
What is real tennis
- no violence
- less people are playing
- rockets are bent and the balls were harder
- there are rules
-facilities are open - courtley (played by gentry and elites)
-played regularly - it is a purpose built facility
- not local as the upper could travel
Describe and explain the difference between the 2 leisure pursuits of the gentry compared to those in lower classes in preindustrial Britain
Upper
1. They have more of an income
2. More access
3. More time
4. Non contact sports
5. Courtley
6. Purpose built facilities
7. Not violent
8. Expensive equipment
9. Complex rules
10. Played regularly
11. Could travel to play
12. Played by elite
13. Real tennis
Lower
1. Less of an income
2. Less access
3. Less time
4. Contact
5. Cruel and violent
6. Force based
7. Local
8. Lower class
9. Haxley hood
10. Unwritten rules
11. Natural facilities
