Changing Places Case Studies Flashcards
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Where is West Bromwich located?
Central England within the borough of Sandwell. Population of 103,112
Background information of WB? Economic status? Culture?
Considered a service/clone town due to loads of national chain shops and being located next to the M5
Extremely deprived (30% most deprived in country) area with lack of qualifications overall
Highly multicultural affecting sense of place
What percentage of the population have no qualifications?
34.1%
What percentage of children live below the poverty line in west WB?
48%
How has the use for West Bromwich changed overall?
Initially used for agriculture, but its very flat land (123m difference) meant it was ideal for industrialisation. Booming during the industrial era.
What happened during deindustrialisation for WB?
Struggled to adapt due to significantly smaller economy. Lots of unemployment, younger populations decreased on average
More background info on WB in terms of demographics, health and crime?
Lower life expectancy + life in good health up to 8% less in some areas
Crime has significantly increased, affecting lived experience and being a push factor
What positive endogenous factors (in terms of buildings and developments) are in WB?
Historic landmarks such as the Oak House and All Saints Church may attract visitors
New housing developments to boost opportunities and population
Exogenous factors in WB?
Many national businesses and TNCs taking over has caused loss of place due to homogenisation
COVID caused deprivation to escalate with 11.1% inflation
Sources in shaping WB?
Media has shaped WB into essentially being a town focused around football, leading to a loss of a sense of culture etc.
Negative reviews affecting outsider perspectives.
Formal sources can give inaccurate representation.
Where is the Jewellery Quarter located?
One of 69 wards in Birmingham, central England, with a population of around 22k people.
Background information about the Jewellery Quarter?
Accounts for 40% of all jewellery produced in the UK, and is Europe’s most concentrated jewellery trade area
Has the world’s largest Assay Office, which hallmarks 12m items a year
What is employment and jobs like in JQ?
56% employment rate, with a focus on higher+lower skill occupations - i.e. service and specialist jobs. Not much middle sector
Endogenous factors in JQ, in terms of land use and improvements?
Majority of its land use is for commercial purposes or accommodation
School of Jewellery is training people for future employment opportunities
Regeneration of older buildings
Exogenous factors in JQ in terms of transport and location? Where does JQ get some investment from?
15min walk from the city centre and is easily accessible to outsiders
Global business outside of the UK put a lot of investment into JQ
Famous tourist attraction
The Wolverhampton-Birmingham metro runs through JQ
Evidence of continuity in JQ?
- Centre of the jewellery trade since the 18th century.
- Chamberlain Clock as a historic landmark, signifying the centre of JQ and the history of politician Joseph Chamberlain
School of Jewellery - built in 1890 when JQ was “booming” - Numerous conservation schemes with over 200 listed buildings
- Tourism is big due to the history, identity and representation of the place
How many jewellery businesses and specialist retailers are there?
An estimated 400 jewellery businesses and over 100 specialist retailers.
Evidence of change in JQ?
Industry declined throughout the 20th century
Increasing connectivity in transport makes access more possible
Brexit
Why did the industry in JQ decline?
Foreign competition and a lack of demand, initially employing over 30k people
How did Brexit impact the JQ?
2016-2020, and changed imports and exports in JQ
Business improvement due to materials being used from within the UK, meaning cheaper imports and expensive exports.
No longer competing for export, meaning the quality of Jewellery increased.
Where is Bourton-on-the-Water located?
In Gloucestershire, 12 miles away from Cheltenham, near to Sherborne, Naunton and Windrush.
What is the population makeup of Bourton?
Population of just over 3000 people, a tight-knit community. 97% of the population is White British, main other ethnicity is Polish with 194 people.
Background info of Bourton?
Much of the infrastructure is made of Cotswold limestone, which has a significant golden colour and granular texture.
5 bridges form over the River Windrush, with the first one - Mill Bridge - being constructed in 1654.
Higher overall life expectancy than the rest of Britain - 7yr more
What percentage of Bourton’s population do not have central heating?
1%
