Brick lane Flashcards
Describe and explain the age demographic in Brick Lane
high proportion of population in 20-40 year bracket. This is similar to other inner London areas and is due to the range of jobs available.
Suggest a qualitative source that may be useful in showing Brick Lane, why?
Dan Jones, 1977, colourful and vibrant, shows diversity, but also the conflict between new cultures moving into the area
How has gentrification impacted Brick Lane?
working class (Bangladeshis) are being forced out by increasing property value. (Typically )White, middle class ‘hipsters’ are moving in, changing the character and culture of Brick Lane
What cafe, that was opened on Brick Lane, suggests gentrification?
Cereal Killer cafe
How could gentrification impact sense of place in shoreditch?
create a more negative sense of place for the Bangladeshis, they may begin to feel like outsiders who are being forced out. However, for those moving in it could be more positive
How has the changing land use in Brick Lane reflected the changing ethnicities?
Church (1740s) –> Synagogue (1890s) –> Mosque (1970s)
What concerns are there in the change over time in Shoreditch?
conflict between British and Bangladeshis
How have the nationalities within Brick Lane changed over time?
French Huguenots, Irish, Jews then Bangladeshis
How deprived is Tower Hamlets?
top 20% most deprived in the country
Which is the largest age group in Shoreditch?
18-64 years (80%)
What percentage of Spitalfields have English as the main language for adults?
57.5%
What percentage of Spitalfields are Bangladeshi?
38%
What industry came to Brick lane before 1680?
Brewing Industry
What does the painting of Challis court in 1937 suggest about Brick Lane?
- bright colours, vibrant
- crowded streets suggest poverty
- celebrations- mostly British (at least influenced by British culture)
What is ghettoization?
when small groups of society separate themselves from the rest of society
