Brick Lane Flashcards
Where is Brick Lane located?
It is a street in Spitalfield, found in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
What is a nickname for Brick Lane?
Banglatown, due to the high proportion of Bangladeshis living there
What proportion of the population is in the economically active bracket (16-64)?
80.1%
There is also a high proportion of people in their twenties
What percentage of people living there are from Bangladesh?
41%, compared to 32% of people in Tower Hamlets
What percentage of white British people live in Banglatown?
27% compared to 33% in Tower Hamlets
What percentage of people are Muslim?
41.5% compared to 34.5% in Tower Hamlets
What percentage of people are Christians?
18.4% compared to 27.1% in Tower Hamlets
What is deprivation like in Banglatown?
Deprivation is widespread and is one of the most deprived areas in the country
There is considerable variation in the area however
What was Banglatown ranked as in 2010?
The most deprived area in London
Where was Banglatown ranked in 2015 in the IMD?
In the 20% of the most deprived neighbourhoods
What has Banglatown been named?
‘The Mecca of London street art’
What was drawn by the artist ‘Stik’?
A burka-clad stick figure holding hands with a non-burka wearing stick figure, showing the cultural diversity in the area
Who unveiled the map of Spitalfields in 2011?
Local artist and cartographer, Adam Dant
The map details key locations in the Spitalfields area, but also the historic background too
What does the map of Spitalfield create?
A very strong sense of place
How does the media portray Banglatown?
Opinions are varied
What do numerous websites talk about Brick Lane?
The best curry houses in the area
What does the ‘Lonely Planet’ write about Brick Lane?
‘Full of noise, colour and life, Brick Lane is a vibrant mix of history and modernity’
‘The southern part of the lane is one long procession of curry and balti houses intermingled with fabric shops and Indian supermarkets’
Who was the local poet who wrote the poem ‘The Brick Lane I See’?
Sally Flood in 1980
What are some quotes from Sally Flood’s poem that is shows the area negatively?
The smell is a mixture of ‘curries, onions and bad drains’
‘Hopeful prostitutes’ - shows the desperate need for money and work
‘Cars and vans add to the pollution with exhaust fumes’
‘Pavements and gutters are littered with overspill from dustbins and workshops’
‘This is where the thug don the crown of King and bullies thrive’
Who wrote a novel on Brick Lane in 2003 which has subsequently made into a film in 2007?
Monica Ali
What is a quote from the novel ‘Brick Lane’ that conveys the area positively?
‘All this money, money everywhere. Ten years ago there was no money here’
By what process has wealth increased in the area?
Gentrification
How has gentrification affected the area?
It has brought wealth but has displaced some of the original residents previously living there
