Leisure and Consumption


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Leisure and Consumption

Leisure and Consumption: All the classes—the rich and the poor, the working classes found entertainment in different ways.

Entertainment for Wealthy Class: For the wealthy Londoners, there was the annual London Season where the elite groups could enjoy several cultural events such opera, classical musical performances and the theatre. These were organised for an elite group of 300-400 families in the late 18 century.

Entertainment for Working Class: Working classes used to meet in pubs to have a drink, exchange news and discuss political events. In the 19th century, the establishment libraries, museums and art galleries provided entertainment to the common people. Music halls and cinema became a source of entertainment. To some others, especially the industrial work spending holidays by the seaside and enjoying both the Sun and bracing winds also proved a great source of entertainment and leisure. In 1883, over 1 million British people went to the seaside, by 19 the number became 7 million.

 
 
 


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