PHASE TWO:
ARNOLDIAN – reform
1828-1842
A time of change
• In society and the public schools• Society and schools were becoming more orderly• Laws were changing• Eg: Cruelty to animals was banned
• Transport and communication improved • Development of railways and penny post
• Queen Victoria came to power (1837)
Dr Thomas Arnold
• HM Rugby School• 1828-1842• Liberal Reformer• Muscular Christian• Social Control• Gave 6th form responsibility
Godliness ManlinessEducational Reform Sixth form cultureExpansion HouseRegular contests H.M. EncouragementWritten Codes Special Facilities
Muscular Christianity
Religious & Moral
Gentlemen
Intellect
Transition
• Field Sports• Boating• Fives• Mob Games• Running• Bathing• Cricket
CurtailedRowingFives CourtsFootball rulesSpecial Sports DaysRegular bathingCricket
SummaryReligious & Moral
Gentlemen
Intellect
Further information
• Tom Brown’s School days gives us an insight into Rugby school at this time.
• Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brown's_Schooldays for some interesting information on this book.
Sport was a major feature of Tom Brown’s school days. Visit http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=h4UQlKVjao4for a video adaptation of the fight. Ask yourself the following questions:1. Is there any evidence of popular recreation?
2. Is there any evidence of social values?
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