Chipping Campden Case Study Flashcards
How has Chipping Campden changed physically over time?
It started out as 3 hamlets and in 1170 became a market town.
Conservation line around Campden has prevented any further development around the town.
Less farmland and greenspace now - changes in industry.
Originally 230 allotments, now 30.
Coal yard converted into 35 homes.
Campden Station no longer in operation.
How has the economy of Chipping Campden changed?
Mainly agricultural based - wool industry was the biggest.
As wool prices decreased during the 19th and 20th centuries tourism grew.
Now very popular for people looking for second homes.
Now house prices are too high for locals who grew up here.
Lack of parking has hampered tourism.
Talk about the infrastructure of Chipping Campden.
Train station 1853-1966 - closed as part of the Beechings Axe.
Rumours of a new station opening.
2 primary schools and 1 secondary school.
Secondary school has changed a lot - much bigger and now a mixed comprehensive.
Police station closed in 2011 after 140 years.
How has Chipping Campden changed socially?
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