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London case study (An example of social, economic and cultural change in…
London case study
An example of social, economic and cultural change in London - SHOREDITCH
scoio-economic change
- from old factories to run down inner city areas a closing industry to new offices, flats and high tech inductry
cultural change
- from traditional working class inner city full of factory workers with low wages to new cultures( Bangladeshi) bringing new foods and culture to brick lane
- now it is a wealthy place, young executives
recreation and entertainment change
- began as pubs
- to brick lane curry and cultural restaurants
- now pubs and bars brought back to life as restaurants , night life and themed bars, art galleries
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location
London is located in Europe, in the south east of England along the river thames
why did London grow?
- best bridging point
- rivers for transport
- raised site to stop flooding
- its port and trading route with the river thames
- capital city of roman colony
London's population
- many retired people leave London to the countryside for retirement
- people aged 35-40 dominate the population of London
- people begin to move away when their families grow due to high costs of living and lifestyle issues
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London's importance
national importance
- London is the capital city fo the UK
- the largest and wealthiest city in the UK
- 392,000 people are employed in the city centre
- London is a centre for tourism, 17.4 million international visitors
- 6 international airports
- major city for economic growth - canary wharf two of the global headquarters of two of the largest banks in the world
- generates 22% of the UK's GDP
- national and international centre for media and communications