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Medieval bat and ball games
Woman pitching a ball to a man with a bat in the game of club ball, 14th century (top), man holding a ball about to hit it to a catcher in the game of club ball, 14th century (middle), and man about to hit a ball to a catcher in the game of trap ball, 14th century (bottom). Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876
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This handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt showcases three different Medieval bat and ball games, providing a fascinating glimpse into the pastime culture of 14th century England. The top image depicts a woman pitching a ball towards a man, who is poised to hit it back with a bat in the game of club ball. The middle illustration presents a man holding a ball, ready to strike it towards a catcher, while the bottom image captures another man preparing to hit a ball towards a catcher in the game of trap ball. These games, popular during the Middle Ages, predate modern sports such as baseball and cricket. Club ball, also known as "town ball," was played with a bat and a ball, and its rules varied from town to town. Trap ball, on the other hand, was a game where players hit a ball into a hole in a tree trunk or a wall, and the team that could retrieve the ball the fastest would score a point. Strutt's meticulous illustrations, taken from his seminal work "Sports and Pastimes of the People of England," offer a vivid and intriguing portrayal of these ancient games. The attention to detail in the clothing, equipment, and body language of the players provides a sense of authenticity, transporting us back in time to experience the joy and camaraderie of these Medieval pastimes.
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