What did the rich Victorians do for fun?
Eino Hammes
2025-04-23 05:11:22
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Most towns like Huddersfield had theatres and music halls, and many of the local churches held social events. Sports were popular - rugby, football, cycling - and the growth of the train network meant that it was much easier for people to travel. The Bank Holiday Act was passed in 1871 and this meant that certain days were official holidays - perhaps a trip to the park, to listen to the band playing in the bandstand, or a visit to the seaside on the train. Dad says he's going to go to the local though to have a game of billiards. They're going on a church picnic at the weekend, there'll be sandwiches, cake and cordial. They're going to sing hymns and play games and it'll be grand. Violet Strong got some skates for her birthday so I'm going to see her now and try them out.
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