5a.2 - Belle of Belfast (Deindustrialisation) Flashcards
What is the global shift?
The movement of manufacturing industries from developed to developing countries, leading to deindustrialisation in places like the UK.
What is deindustrialisation?
The decline of industrial activity in a region or economy.
What is nationalisation?
The process where the government takes ownership of private industries or businesses.
When was Harland & Wolff nationalised?
1977.
Why was Harland & Wolff subsidised?
To save jobs and keep the shipbuilding industry running.
What does privatisation mean?
The transfer of a business or industry from government ownership to private control.
When was Harland & Wolff privatised?
1988.
What was the impact of privatisation on Harland & Wolff?
The workforce decreased from 35,000 to 3,000 employees.
What is redevelopment?
The process of improving an area by constructing new buildings or infrastructure.
How was the former Harland & Wolff shipyard site redeveloped?
75 hectares were sold in 2003 to be developed into the Titanic Quarter.
What is the Titanic Quarter?
A mixed-use waterfront development in Belfast, featuring tourism, business, and residential areas.
How did the global shift contribute to Belfast’s deindustrialisation?
It led to manufacturing jobs moving overseas, reducing employment in industries like shipbuilding.
What are the economic effects of deindustrialisation?
Job losses, economic decline, and reduced industrial activity.
Why was Harland & Wolff significant to Belfast’s economy?
It was a major employer and key part of the city’s industrial heritage.
What types of jobs have replaced shipbuilding in Belfast?
Tourism, retail, and service sector jobs.
What challenges does Belfast still face due to deindustrialisation?
Unemployment, economic restructuring, and social inequality.
What benefits has the redevelopment of the Titanic Quarter brought to Belfast?
New businesses, tourism attractions, and housing developments.
How has government intervention affected Belfast’s economy?
Through nationalisation, subsidies, and later redevelopment initiatives.
