Burnley Case Study (near Place) Flashcards
When did the queen first visit Burnley ?
1955
What major redevelopment occurred in Burnley during the 1960s ?
Demolition of buildings like market hall and odeon cinema.
Construction of charter walk shopping centre.
When did bank hall colliery close and how many jobs were lost ?
1971
571 jobs
What was the “forest of Burnley scheme”
A 200s project that planted a million trees in the area. Trying to improve urban greening
What manufacturing transition did Burnley experience in the late 18th century ?
From wool to cotton manufacturing
What was the Leeds and Liverpool completed in Burnley ?
1796
What industries did the canal support in Burnley ?
Cotton mills, foundries and ironworks
What disaster struck Burnley in 1824 ?
A bank collapsed and a drought, leading to mill closures and unemployment
What event marked the start of Burnley’s industrial decline ?
The First World War
What programme was Burnley selected for in 2014
The healthy high street programme
How many uk towns were chosen for the health ?
100 towns
How much had the programme delivered to the uk high streets by 2014 ?
£17 million in resources
What have Burnley received from this scheme ?
Tailored support, resources and dedicated high street champions to address local challenges
What major brands supported the healthy high street programme ?
Boots, EE and marks and Spencer’s
Why did the deindustrialisation of Burnley occur ?
global leader in cotton production and coal mining, Burnley experienced decline due to global competition, technological advancements, and the UK’s shift from manufacturing to service industries.
