Spaces And Places Flashcards
What is the difference between a space and a place?
A place is somewhere that has meaning or emotional attachment to someone, whilst a space exists between places, but can become a place if meaning is found. If someone becomes familiar with a space, it will become a place. Someone’s space is another persons place.
What does the identity of a place refer to?
The real or perceived characteristics of a geographical space which has been shaped by people and physical processes over time. Places may have contrasting identities in the eyes of different people.
What are the 6 characteristics used to describe the identity of a place?
Physical geography, built environment, demographics, sociology-economic, cultural, political
What is a place profile?
A detailed description of the characteristics that make up a place identity.
How should places not be viewed as?
Static or frozen in time. Should consider the varying factors which have influenced the current identity.
What other factors should be considered with places?
Past history, migration of people, changes in communications, connections with other places, changes in economic activity.
Describe the physical geography of Barton
Flat land with a low topography (20m above sea level).
Close to the CBD and sit in the inner city region.
River Severn is 1.2 miles away from Barton - inland.
Bedrock geology comprised of the lias group - mudstone, siltstone, limestone, and sandstone.
Superficial deposits = Cheltenham sand and gravel.
Describe the physical geography of Northleach
Higher topography (150-200m a over sea level) lying in a valley.
Close proximity to River Leach - some areas liable to flooding.
Good drainage as permeable surfaces and trees surrounding - rural.
Bedrock geology - Great Oolite group - sandstone, Cotswold limestone, argillaceous rocks.
Closest to Gloucester + Cirencester and Cheltenham are 10-13 miles away.
Describe the built environment of Barton
Some Victorian buildings.
Red brick and stone buildings.
High density, terraced housing is a grid layout, due to being built for factory workers during the Industrial Revolution. Some flats above shops, particularly in Barton Street.
Widden primary school, Masijid E Noor Mosque, GL1, barbers, takeaways, newsagents.
Describe the built environment of Northleach
Many built using Cotswold limestone - mainly semi-detached or detached housing. Some terraced with older properties close to the town centre.
Houses near the centre are in Burgage plots. Linear road down the centre of this, with smaller lanes off of this.
Narrower roads further from the centre due to becoming more rural.
Pubs/ restaurants, Black Cat Cafe, Gallery 9, Butchers, Post Office, St Pauls and St Peters Church (Cathedral of the Cotswolds).
How do population characteristics of Barton influence the built environment?
23.1% are Muslim = Masijid E Noor Mosque and a Halal butchers. 40% have no car so this needs to be in walking distance.
24.2% aged 0-15 = Widden primary school + Islamic girls school.
Only 37.9% in full time employment = lower houses prices of £110 000 - cheaper due to lower incomes.
40% no car = Railway - goes to Bristol and Cheltenham. Bus depot next to this as well - provides form a transport.
38.9% aged 20-44 = GL1 - younger pop. more active.
25.8% no qualification = results in crime - 266 for Sept. 2021 - resort to desperate measures to get money.
How do population characteristics of Northleach influence the built environment?
71.2% Christian = St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Church - close for local people.
23.4% 65+ = Northleach Court Care Home.
18% under 15 = Northleach Primary School.
23.45 65+ = Cotswold Medical Practise (GP) + pharmacy - need healthcare since older and more convenient close by.
68.4% full time employment = spend more money e.g Gallery 9, Deli/butchers, Black Cat Cafe, Ox Wine House. House prices higher at £452 913.
What is meant by cultural characteristics?
Religion, local traditions, local clubs and societies, e.g. WI
How does the cultural aspects of Barton link with other characteristics?
No library in the ward = 25.8% with no qualification - no resources to use.
Friendship Cafe = 30.8% of people aged 45-65+
GL1 = 57.7% aged 5-44 - younger - more active.
African-Caribbean Association = 8.9% black.
Barton Community Centre = 17.9% aged 5-19 - mix/socialise in youth clubs.
How do the cultural characteristics of Northleach link to other characteristics?
Mobile library = 23.4% 65+ - more time to read due to retirement.
Women’s Institute = 992 females (54%)
Mother’s Union = 28.1% aged 20-44 -normal age to be mother’s.
Doctors surgery = 23.4% aged 65+
How do Barton and Northleach differ in culture? How does this link to the built environment?
Culture reflects the demographic, which is reflected in the built environment, and therefore the events taking place. Barton is more multicultural due to a wide ethnic diversity, whilst Northleach is more monocultural, due to having less diversity. This means shops and buildings reflect this slack of diversity in Northleach.
What is the difference between Conservatives and Labour?
Conservatives support the progression of the economy and capitalism, more laissez-faire. Majority in South, Midlands and rural areas. Mainly over 40s and those with no qualifications vote for them.
Labour support the people and the working class. Northern England, South Wales. Well-educated and under 40s vote for them.
What constituencies are in Barton?
1 Conservative, 2 Labour
What constituencies are in Northleach?
Liberal Democrat’s (Cotswold District Council)
Name some local action groups, and their aims
CAMSA =campaign against motorway service area - groups of residents from Upton and Brookthorpe who did not support the construction of the new M5 Gloucester Service. Ensured the buildings blend into the landscape.
Friends of Gloucester Park = supported new development of the skate park in Basildon ward, 2021.
Totnes, Devon = refused Costa in the town, to support independent shops and cafes.
What are the most important historical events for Barton?
Pre 1900 = 1821-31 lots of housing built. Canals built, leading to the construction of the Gloucester Docks, which required workers, leading to the building of terraced housing.
20th century = Commonwealth immigration since 1950s - UK needed workers post-war to recover from the economic crash. Saw the development of special industries and amenities for workers in Gloucester.
21st century = In-migration of Eastern European’s in 2004, after many joined the EU allowing free movement - many local shops demonstrating this multicultural society - Spago Creperia, Biedranki etc
What are the most historical events for Northleach?
Pre 1900 = Wool trade, which lead to an increase in coaching stops. However they entered a Tim of bust as the industry lost importance. Saw the creation of burgage plots as a result, so sheep grazing could happen close to peoples homes. Triangular formation with 2 roads extending away. John Fortey, a wool merchant, donated to the development of the church whilst Hugh Westwood, local farmer and landowner, established Westwoods Grammar school in 1559. John Dutton built almshouses - housing fo elderly.
20th century = 1984 bypass built, which led to additional housing which was more modern. Faced in Cotswold limestone, but more modern-style.
21st century = More independent shops e.g. Black Cat Cafe, Gallery 9, Ox Wine house etc. Reflects high income of demographic (£450 000 average house price) and residents can afford to eat out and support local shops.
What do connections refer to?
Past links, such as events in history, as well as present day links on a local, national and global scale.
What do flows refer to?
The movement of people, money, ideas and technology.
