4.10 Case Study - Leicester Flashcards
(27 cards)
What was the Asian population in Leicester in 1961?
3,566
What was the Asian population in Leicester in 1971?
20,190
What was the Asian population in Leicester in 1981?
59,709
How many Ugandan Asians settled in Leicester in the 1970s?
Nearly 6,000
What policy did the Belgrave and District Working Mens club announce regarding ethnic minority membership?
Not allow more than 10% of its members to be from an ethnic minority
What business did Aziz and Rashid Tyub start in 1976?
A corner shop
What company did Aziz and Rashid Tyub’s business evolve into?
Poundstretcher
What was the turnover of Poundstretcher?
£442 million
What year was HKS Retail formed by the Thakrar brothers?
1984
How many garages did HKS Retail grow to own?
70 garages
What was the turnover of HKS Retail?
£255 million
What association was formed in 1986 to help British Asians participate in economic prosperity?
Leicester Asian Business Association (LABA)
Why was Leicester known as the city that ‘clothes the world’?
Due to its Textile industry
Which communities migrated to Leicester after the war?
Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis
What did the Leicester City Council complain about in August 1972?
That the City was ‘full up’
What percentage of Asian business owners were educated at degree level?
20%
By 2004, how many businesses were owned by Asians in Leicester?
Over 10,000
In which years did National Front marches occur in Leicester?
1974 & 1976
What was the impact of the British Asian community on Leicester’s culture?
Huge impact
What festival celebrates all communities in Leicester?
Belgrave Mela Festival
What percentage of the Local Council vote did the National Front win in 1976?
19%
What is Belgrave Road known as?
The Golden Mile
What happened to many shops on Belgrave Road in the 1970s?
They became empty and were taken over by Asian migrants
What were unions worried about regarding immigrants?
Jobs being ‘lost’ to immigrants
