Popular Recreation by Andy Sprake https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation Where did they originate? Who were they aimed at? What social significance can you draw from these pastimes? en-us 2016-10-04 14:55:51 UTC 2025-12-13 19:35:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129100431      ]]> 2016-10-07 13:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129100431 Welly Wanging https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129100638 It originated in Britain in Upperthong, Holmfirth. 
It was aimed at people of Upperthong who had no other entertainment. 
It has stemmed from an angry man who wanted to get revenge on someone who had spilt ale on him in the pub. Masculinity etc]]> 2016-10-07 13:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129100638         Coconut Shy https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129101150 1.  Origins are unclear but it appears in the late 1800s. This game is traditionally found at side stalls at funfairs. one theory suggests that it may have originated at a annual pleasure fair in Kingston, Surrey.

2. For all ages. However because it is mostly played at funfairs it could be typically aimed at children. 

3. It brings all ages together and it brings a sense of competition. Also as it is  played at funfairs it can generate money.   ]]> 2016-10-07 13:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129101150 Caber Tossing  https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129102549 Originated in Scotland, first recorded as an athletic event at a 1574 wappinschawes (weapon-showings). Invented to help people cross steams during the war. Lumberjacks would take part in this sport, lumberjacks are part of the working class. It now is not an Olympic sport but para olympic. This sport is still played in the Scotland highlands games.]]> 2016-10-07 13:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129102549 Horseshoes https://padlet.com/asprake/TL1036PopularRecreation/wish/129106100 The roots of the game horseshoes may be found in ancient contests such as the discus throw and quoits. As early as the second century B.C.E. The game grew in popularity in the U.S. during the American Civil War. In 1869, England set up rules to govern the game. In 1910, the first world horseshoe-pitching tournament was held in Bronson, Kansas, and the Grand League of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association was founded in 1914.
There are around 15,000 members and 15,000000 enthusiasts.

It was aimed at people of the nobility class because only them people could retrieve horse shoes.

poor people (peasants) couldn't take part or access the equipment.

The game seemed to have been a favorite among soldiers in many wars, where horseshoes were often plentiful. Returning home, these soldiers interested their home folks in the game, and horseshoe-pitching courts were laid out in hundreds of cities, villages, and farming communities.


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Hopscotch originated in ancient Britain during the early roman empire, it was commonly used in military training exercises in order to improve their footwork and agility whilst carrying and wearing heavy gear. However roman Children also made this their own making their own smaller version adding a scoring version which eventually spread throughout Europe.’ The word London is commonly found the top of the court, this is reminiscent of the Great North Road, a 400 mile Roman road from Glasgow to London frequently used by the Roman military.
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