Elizabethan England Topic Summaries

Puritan opposition to ‘Merry England'

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  • Puritans criticised activities they considered immoral, including theatre, gambling, dancing, and drinking.
  • They associated ‘Merry England’ traditions with sinfulness and idleness.
  • Puritans attempted to influence local authorities to restrict festivities, particularly on Sundays.
  • Their opposition reflected wider tensions between popular culture and religious reform

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