Regency Gentlemen Amusements
The Regency Era, generally referring to the time period of 1800-1820,
was undeniably a time of pleasure seeking and over-indulgence. The
Regency era represented a time when the current ruler, mad King
George III, was incapable of performing his royal duties. Due to his
madness, the King’s son the Prince of Wales, a Regent and heir to the
throne, was appointed to govern. The Prince of Wales was designated
Regent in 1811 (Channel4). During this era people of the upper class
had a great deal of leisure time, and their major task seemed to be to
entertain themselves. Some of the more popular amusements of rich and
fashionable Regency gentlemen were boxing, cockfighting, and
gambling.
During the reign of George I, fighting with swords became obsolete and
battles were settled with fists. Boxing began to improve and rise in
popularity in 1788 when the three eldest sons of George III began to
give their support to the sport (Georgian Index). Bare-knuckle boxing
was a favorite amongst the Regency gentlemen and was more than a
spectator sport, there was a large amount of betting, and many of the
gently born participated. In the mid-1700s, Jack Broughton completed
the first set of rules to be used at bouts in his club. Not counting
cock fighting, these rules were the first applied to sporting events
in modern history (GI).
Regency violence was personified by 'the Fancy', followers of the
bare-knuckle boxing championships. The fights captured the interest of
many, and were frequently viewed by crowds between 3,000 and 10,000
people (Channel4). The drawn-out fights of massive blood and even
bigger egos wer...
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