History Of Dublin - Urbanization Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the 3 aspects of Urbanization?
E.A.S. - Economic, Administrative, Social
What is a megacity and give an example of one
A megacity is a city with more than 20 million people - Tokyo (28.7 million)
What are the reasons for urbanization?
Onset of the industrial revolution 200 years ago
What are economic activities?
Manufacturing, trading, transport
What are administrative activities?
Those connected with the Government or management of a country, region or urban area
What are social activities?
Provision of housing and leisure facilities for people
When did the Anglo-Normans invade Dublin?
1171
Why were the walls of the Liffey narrowed?
To make the channels deeper
Where were the first Dublin trading links established with?
Bristol
When was Dublin Castle first established?
1204 - Build on the site of the first Viking fortress
Where was the seat of British rule during Norman times?
Dublin castle
Where was Dublin castle located?
Where the Poddle and Liffey met to form a blackpool
When did Dublin start growing dramatically?
1600s
What century could Dublin be described as a city from?
18th century City
What improved trading in the 18th Century in Dublin?
Building of the Grand and Royal canals and the building of the North and South walls
Where in the city did manufacturing thrive?
The Liberties where textiles coaches and beer was made
What was the population of Dublin in 1800?
182,000
What was the population of Dublin in 1852?
258,369
What caused Dublin to be in a state of distress from 1899 to 1916?
Manufacturing was in decline, the Act of Union and the wealthy moving to the suburbs and abroad
Where did suburbs of Dublin develop around the 19th and 20th century?
Ballsbridge, Rathgar, Donnybrook, Rathmines
Where was one of the most famous railway links?
Dublin to Kingstown
Name the characteristics of a Georgian townhouse
Wrought iron railings, kitchen/laundry in basement, heavy wood door,
Reception room, upstairs living room, usually red brick, family bedrooms, servants quarters on top floor
What percentage of Dublin housing stock predates 1919?
15% - half has been built since 1960
What makes Dublin a capital?
It houses the government, as well as being the centre of Ireland’s economic and social activities
