Pre industrial Britain

Pre industrial Britain

1. Characteristics of sport

   • Occasional
   • Local and specific to communities
   • Rules were basic
   • Agressive and male dominated
   • Wagers placed by upper class
   • Led to injury or death
   • Played by lower class

2. Real tennis

   • Played by the upper class
     • Complex rules could be written
   • Played in a civilised manner
   • Played on a regular basis

3. Mob football

   • Played by lower class
   • localised - lack of transport
   • Only played occasionally
   • Lots of violence - no rules
   • Reflected society at the time

4. Characteristics of Pre industrial Britain

   • Communication and transport was limited
   • Illiterate
   • Cruel or violent existences were the norm
   • Calendar - lack of time
   • Class divide
     • Feudal system
   • Rural living