The Industrial revolution and its impact on sport.

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The Industrial revolution and its impact on sport.

The industrial revolution was a time when power driven machinery was used in the process of production. In the eighteenth century all of Western Europe began to industrialize rapidly, but Britain was the most highly accelerated.

This had a large affect one Sport in Britain. Many changes that may seem far from related to sport had a direct effect on how sport was played, when sport was played, and how much more sport was integrated into everyday life.

Firstly, transport was developed quickly to help people commute from their homes to their place of work. This helped towns and cities grow, and it also helped sport spread. County or league teams now had the means with which to travel to different towns and play teams from all over the country. This meant that more people could see sport. This was helpful in encouraging people, which would increase participation levels. The ability to travel quickly and conveniently between towns and cities improved sporting contacts - it is no coincidence that county cricket grounds, for instance, are all situated in places with good rail connections.

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