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Sport in Pre-Industrial and Industrial Britain

Urbanisation, rational recreation and the railways

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Overview

The industrial revolution, rational recreation, working conditions and wages, the railways and the Football League of 1888, excursion trains, the 1870 Education Act and drill, law and order, women and lawn tennis, and church and employer clubs.

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Key term

How did the industrial revolution change where people lived?

Key term

Define rational recreation.

Key term

Why did the middle classes promote rational recreation for workers?

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  1. 1

    How did the industrial revolution change where people lived?

    Model answer

    People moved from the countryside to towns and cities for factory work. Urbanisation left little space for traditional games such as mob football.

  2. 2

    Define rational recreation.

    Model answer

    Rational recreation was organised, respectable sport promoted by the Victorian middle classes. Rational recreation was regular, rule-based and meant to improve behaviour and health.

  3. 3

    Why did the middle classes promote rational recreation for workers?

    Model answer

    Organised sport was seen as a way to control the working class and improve their health. Healthier, more disciplined workers were also more productive.

  4. 4

    How did changing work conditions give workers more time for sport?

    Model answer

    Factory Acts gradually reduced working hours in the second half of the nineteenth century. The Saturday half-day gave free afternoons for playing and watching sport.

  5. 5

    How did rising wages affect sport after 1850?

    Model answer

    Higher real wages gave the working class some spare money. Workers could pay to watch matches and to join clubs.

  6. 6

    Explain how the railways changed sport.

    Model answer

    Railways let teams and spectators travel quickly and cheaply across the country. National fixtures, leagues and competitions became possible.

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