Case study on Lymstone

Question 1

Past connections - Lympstone

Answer 1

Established by Saxons after forcing out Celts. Became small port, operating under administration of Exeter. Focused on shipbuilding, fishing and shellfish. 19th century - maintained strong sea links, saw beginning of tourism from wealthy families from Exeter and Devon. Railway built 1861 increased connectivity.

Question 2

Past connections - Toxteth

Answer 2

Established by Saxons. 1086 - One of a small number of coastal villages along the Mersey. Following control of King John, it became a large royal hunting forest, remained a fenced off forest for 300 years. Toward end of 16th century, area was opened for farming. Small scale industry began around 17th century, making use of water. Copper works opened 1772. 18th century ceramics factory opened, river bank became linked to docks and ship building yards. Part of Toxteth given to housing so a greenfield site could be built: middle class housing, most of which were large villas. High housing demand 19th century: areas behind villas were cheap, led to cramped back to back housing. Middle class families moved out, original rural features gone.

Question 3

Present connections - Lympstone

Answer 3

Growing knowledge economy - positive impact on Lympstone. Over 1/3rd of employed residents = managers, officials, directors, professional occupations. Meteorological Office moved to Exeter - 2003 - single largest move of IT equipment in Europe - brought knowledge-based jobs.

Question 4

Present connections - Toxteth

Answer 4

Employment loss in docks & manufacturing - led to substantial unemployment - led to Toxteth riots - 1981. 1980s - initiatives put in place for Toxteth to become a thriving place: - Tate Liverpool opened 1988 - 2008 - European culture capital. Waterfront parts have international importance & are recognised as UNESCO world heritage sites.

Question 5

Physical geography - Lympstone

Answer 5

Small settlement in east Devon (15 km south of Exeter). Has a small pebble beach. Extensive tidal mudflats extend out into the Exe estuary (around 1.5km wide at Lympstone). Occupies a small valley.

Question 6

Physical geography - Toxteth

Answer 6

River Mersey is fast flowing past Toxteth. Occupies undulating land rising up from the banks of River Mersey. Part of Inner Liverpool. Around 1.5 km south of Liverpool City Centre.

Question 7

Built environment - Lympstone

Answer 7

Residents aim to protect historical architecture. Harsh planning restrictions on the heart of the village. Low order shops been converted to housing.

Question 8

Built environment - Toxteth

Answer 8

Houses in close proximity to each other. Buildings adapted by migrant communities. Mosques and ethnic retailers present.

Question 9

Demography - Lympstone

Answer 9

98.9% white. 16.6 persons per hectare. 25% of people 65+.

Question 10

Demography - Toxteth

Answer 10

78% white. 87.8 persons per hectare. 11% of people 65+.

Question 11

Cultural features - Lympstone

Answer 11

67% Christian. Christian holidays observed.

Question 12

Cultural features - Toxteth

Answer 12

15% Hindu, large Muslim community.

Question 13

Political characteristics - Lympstone

Answer 13

Prevalent parish community - address local issues such as road lighting and equipment in local facilities.

Question 14

Political characteristics - Toxteth

Answer 14

Many locals involved in Liverpool Council meetings. Part of Riverside Ward.

Question 15

Socio-economics - Lympstone

Answer 15

100% of students passed at least 2 a-levels 2015. 14% of people 16+ have no formal qualifications. 4% have bad health. 68/100 own their own home. 2.3 people per household.