Camborne Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are endogenous and exogenous factors affecting the CHARACTER of Camborne ?
20,000 population, Has granite rock and deposits of tin and copper, More old people compared to UK average
Deindustrialisation of mines, Cornish diaspora, 3.8% of CB residents have non-uk identity
What are the past shifting flows of people money ideas and resources in CB ?
RESOURCES : Tin and copper was mined and shipped nationally and internationally
PEOPLE : During mining boom working age people moved to CB, Cornish diaspora after mining collapse
MONEY AND INVESTMENT : Used to be one of the richest places in UK, Holmans Bro inc, Miners sent back remittances.
IDEAS : Trevithicks steam train designed in CB and used around world, Twinned town in Mexico, Pachuca.
What are the present shifting flows of money people ideas and resources in CB ?
RESOURCES : Few industries remain and manufacturing processing business disappeared.
PEOPLE : In-migration fuelled by counter-urbanisation, 40% population increase from 1981
MONEY AND INVESTMENT : £23.7 mil town deal, Economy shift from mining
IDEAS : Trevithick day, UNESCO world heritage site, CB school of mines
How did government policy affect migration in CB ?
1973 Maastricht treaty allowed free movement of people, 2004 EU expanded, BREXIT stopped movement - eastern european people left which left them economically behind.
How did government policy affect mining in CB ?
1979 Maggy Thatch intended to close British mines by stopping funding and rely on imported resources. Cornish Miners tried to protest in 1986 to get the gov to subsidise but then Cornish mines shut down - last one being South Crofty in 1998.
What does Census data show on CB ?
Ageing pop compared to UK, General health is worse, Lots of people in trade instead of management, 53.7% have no religion, 1.4% population change between 2011 and 2021, More females than males, 94% UK birthed
What does IMD data show on CB ?
22.5% experiencing deprivation, 22.5% working age population, 13.5% health, Some places highest deprivation in UK,
What did Simon Reeves documentary show about CB ?
Showed the decline and deprivation of the area, Lots of unemployment, Post-industrial, Honest views, Talked to people stuggling with jobs
What does the song ‘South Crofty’ show about CB ?
Strong sense of place tied to mining “Its within our blood and bones”, Family heritage, May show its reliant on mining, Fictional, Didnt reopen, Imagining, “All the Camborne boys can cheer”
What do the top results show when you google CB ?
It shows an old engine house which portrays deindustrialisation and a strong sense of history.
What does the graffitti show on the perimeter wall of South Crofty ?
Economic and social decline, Unsettled locals, People care about the old heritage, CB is losing its identity
How do external agencies affect CB ?
£23.7 million town deal which wants to bring housing, create fibre park, bring opportunity to the town centre.
What was the past development of CB ?
CPR regeneration - aimed to increase employment, 60 new offices, 400 new homes, new road links. However not much chnage of place or lived expeirence
Impacts of changing characteristics in Camborne ?
Cornish diaspora, Migrants left due to BREXIT, Population decrease, Loss of jobs, Continuity of some aspects of heritage.
What does Cornwall Council data show abt CB ?
60% more likely to have a stroke compared to rest of UK, Medium salary 30% less than average, 67% feel like they belong their - above national average.
What do OS maps for CB ?
Built environment hasnt changed much, Urban sprawl evident - A30 there, Population grew around mines, Transport lines between key distribution centres, 1878 maps.
What do pictures show abt CB ?
Shows built environment changed, 2 churches stayed the same, Economic characteristics changed - Did have Holmans now as Aldi and Tesco.
What did the past development of CPR Regeneration do ?
2002-2012 : New link road built, 60 new offices built, 400 new homes, Aimed to increase employment
Impact of CPR on socio-economic characteristics ?
- More affordable housing
- More people in jobs
What does the present development of Town Deal do ?
£23.7 million of funding, Fibre hub, Network of cycleways, Youth cafe
