Chichester ('near' place) Flashcards
(14 cards)
Where is Chichester located?
Chichester is located in West Sussex in the south-east of England, bordering the English Channel, in the heart of the South Downs.
What is it’s population?
120,000
What is the median age?
41 years old
How many people were born in England?
87.2%
How many people are employed?
52.2%
Summarise the history of Chichester:
- In 1846 Chichester was connected to Brighton by railway and in 1847 it was connected to Portsmouth.
- a branch line to Midhurst opened.
- Then in 1897, a light railway to Selsey opened.
- There was also a canal from Portsmouth to Arundel, which was completed in 1855.
- the canal was not a success and the last section
- Houses were also built North of Bognor Road.
- By 1971 the population of Chichester had reached 21,000.
- Chichester Festival Theatre opened in 1962.
- In 1961 a new railway station was built and in 1965 a new bus station.
- Then in 1967, a new library opened.
Bishop Luffa School opened in 1965.
Graffiti in Chichester
- London based artist STIK left two stick figures in Chichester
- He started painting these figures as an outlet when he was homeless
Artwork in Chichester
- Turners’ paintings –> cathedral, spire, canal
- Chichester is the “seat” for West Sussex
- Lies on the coastal plain of the English channel
- Foot of the chalk South Downs
Quotes from the poem “Places & Men” about Chichester
- “by shingle and by sand”
- “Flat fields and farmsteads”
- “Of ducal woods.”
- “thatched Felpham roofs”
- “Goodwood and Arundel” - “towers and groves”
- “Possessed the earth and sea, the sun and moon,”
Chichester canal
The canal was built to not only link Chichester with the sea, but with London & Portsmouth
By the end of 1821 the construction of the canal was finished
However, the canal was not as efficient as expected
Architecture in Chichester
Chichester’s distinctive areas are characterised by their distinctive architectural styles e.g.
Priory park
Market cross
Cathedral
Houses made out of flint
Chichester city walls
- date from the 3rd century, built to defend the prosperous town against coastal raiders
- 7-metre high walls
- For 200 years the walls successfully protected Roman Chichester
- the walls became places to promenade and to enjoy the pleasant views across the city
- kept in good order for today’s residents and visitors
Title of the news article about Chichester:
“What life is really like in Chichester where people have the lowest life satisfaction in the UK”
Regeneration in Chichester:
We are, however, working extremely closely with our local partners on the issues that we can influence to ensure the city remains economically buoyant. We have been working with partners such as West Sussex County Council; Chichester City Council; Chichester BID (Business Improvement District); Chichester College; Chichester University; and key tourism destinations as part of the Chichester Vision.”
