19th Century Public Schools

This map is about the influence of the British Public Schools of the 19th century (1800s) on the development and spread of sport in the UK and internationally.

1800 - 1900s

3 Stages

The Clarendon Report

1864

Earl of Clarendon

Report

public school life

9 schools

AS: Sport at school

FB,SFBC

For Boys, Sports Fixtures Became Compulsory

funding

build

specialist facilities

employ

specialist coaches

boarding schools

time

to play & practise

more skillful

space

pitches

specialist facilities

squash courts

swimming baths

fixtures

against different schools

became regular

because

transport improved

inter house matches

boys

organised sport

became obsessed with sport

character building

courage, leadership, integrity

compulsory

everyday

standard improved

inter house matches

Characteristics & Impact on Sport

BENBEGS FC

Developments, Relationships & Values

AS: Spread of Games

values, beliefs, passion

major roles in society

WAVFPTC

Wealthy Army Vicars Founded Parent Teacher Communities.

wealthy industrialists

workers

army officers

British Empire

vicars

missionaries

abroad

founders of NGBs

RFU

AAA

teachers

taught in old schools

parents

children / sons

community leaders

(mass) participation