... groups are all part of this sector. The public sector consists of national and local government: national governments provide finance for leisure facilities and activities through organizations such as the Arts Council, the Sports Council, the Forestry Commission, and English Heritage. Local authorities are involved in the provision of community facilities such as sports centres, swimming pools, libraries, arts centres, museums, sports grounds, playgrounds, and community centres, and education-related leisure activities such as evening classes. The private sector is by far the largest provider of leisure activities and facilities, and is dominated by multinationals. These companies make a major contribution to the industry in the form of private leisure centres, health clubs, golf courses, cinemas, pubs and wine bars, theme parks, leisure goods, horse racing, casinos, discos, and many other such activities. History of Lesuire Industrialization and urbanization in the course of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century changed the nature of ...

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