Bournville village, Birmingham Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What was the main thing that shaped the character of Bournville?
A
one family’s industry,
The Cadbury’s
2
Q
How was Bournville built?
A
Built as a garden village with tree lined roads and houses for employees of the cadbury factory
3
Q
How much public housing was built in Bournville?
A
None. But the Bournville trust set up schools, hospitals, museums and reading rooms for employees
4
Q
What happened to Bournville once Cadbury’s went global?
A
It was no longer inhabited by employees, but the place stayed pretty much the same
5
Q
What title was Bournville given in 2003?
A
The nicest place in Britain
6
Q
What is Bournville like today?
A
Large green areas remain and building is tightly controlled and the area has little crime
