Pre Industrial Britain: Popular Recreation Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of life in pre industrial Britain
A
Communications and transport limited
Widespread illiteracy
Poor living conditions for working class
Limited free time
Class divisions were clear
People lived in countryside
2
Q
Characteristics of popular recreation/ mob games
A
Long working hours meant it was occasional
Local- due to limited transportation
Limited or no rules- due to widespread illiteracy
Aggressive- reflecting harsh society
Male dominated
3
Q
What was Real tennis?
A
An upper class activity of the time, with strict rules and high moral code
