tourism began to be seen as a form of leisure and pleasure, The Industrial Revolution played a crucial role by providing both the means and the necessity for leisure, A middle class with disposable income contributed to the popularity of tourism, Legislation such as the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 introduced statutary holidays, In French literature, travel represents a quest for self-discovery or a critique of contemporary society, The expansion of the railway network was a driver of tourism, The number of lodgings and hotels grew substantially, Seaside resorts such as Brighton and Blackpool saw significant growth

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