CASE STUDY, Cornwall and rural rebranding Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Cornwall?
A
West of England, borders the North Atlantic ocean.
2
Q
What was one of Cornwall’s main exports?
A
China clay, in the 1910’s produced 50% of the worlds china clay
3
Q
When were the clay mines closed?
A
Many closed in 1913 due to many workers going on strikes over pay.
4
Q
What is the name of the regeneration project in the clay mines?
A
Eden project.
5
Q
What is the Eden project?
A
-1998, a team bought an old clay mine. 60m deep clay pit with no soil.
-Opened in 2001, aimed to create an educational charity to demonstrate positive action for the planet
6
Q
How did the Eden project benefit Cornwall?
A
-Generated £1.1b in last decade
-15m have visited since opening
-650 direct jobs, 3000 relocated jobs
