Characteristics of sport in post industrial Britain (1850-1900): (9 R’s)
Restricted - police reduced gambling.
Regular - more free time allowed for more sport to be played.
Regional - transport increased competition attendance further away.
Respectable - upward mobility of class.
PRofessional - lower class became professionals.
URban - working class moved to the city for work.
Rules - codified and were the same for everyone.
Refined - working class were more respected.
Resources - purpose built facilities and technology advancements.