Changing places case studies

Question 1

Kettering vs Birmingham

Describe the location of Kettering

Answer 1

-Town in Northamptonshire, East midlands, SE England.
-A14 connects Kettering to A45 dual carriageway, M1 & M6.
-Average 1 hour journey to London on the East Midlands railway, which also connects Kettering to places such as Corby, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton.

Question 2

Kettering vs Birmingham

Describe the location of Birmingham

Answer 2

-West midlands, 3rd largest city in England.
-Estimated population of 1.16 million.
-Considered to be the financial and commerical centre of the midlands.
-City is served by M5, M6, M40 and M42.
-Birmingham airport is located 6 miles east of the city centre and is the 7th busiest in the UK.

Question 3

Kettering vs Birmingham

Describe the history of Birmingham

Answer 3

From the 16th century Bham from a market-oriented town to an industrial centre.
-Industries such as cutlery, weapon, guns were drawn to Bham due to its central location, good transport links and natural resources.
-By the 18th century Bham was the main European producer of Buckles, buttons, jewellery - to this day over 40% of all the Uk’s handmade jewellry is from Bham.
-Rapid econ growth led to population growth - Back to Back housing was a response but conditions worsened as pop densit increased.
-Start of 20th century electrical engineering and car manufacturing became dominant industries. - grew after WWII.
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