著者

川村 若菜

出版者

体育史学会

雑誌

体育史研究 (ISSN:09144730)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.40, pp.17-28, 2023 (Released:2023-08-13)

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The Studies of British sports history mention the reform of sports and recreational activities for urban residents by middle-class people trying to promote rational recreation. However, it has not been clear how the sports environment needed for sports and recreational activities was developed. This study focuses on the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA), which established urban parks and recreation grounds for city residents in late 19th century London. Specifically, this study will clarify the actual situation of one of its major projects, the conversion of a disused burial grounds into an urban park and recreation grounds. The primary source material used in this study was the MPGA's Annual Reports (1884-1904). The results showed that the MPGA was not only developing the disused burial grounds as parks, but also carrying out actions to make them more comfortable and accessible areas for recreation, and to promote exercise opportunities people including school children. Such projects were implemented especially in poverty affected areas.