CSMP- Toxteth and Lympstone CS Flashcards
What are the 6 characteristics which make up a place profile?
1-Cultural (religion,local traditions, local pubs and societies)
2-Built environment (age and style of buildings, density and material)
3- Physical geography (Altitude, slope, aspect, drainage and geology)
4-Socio-economic (Employment, income, family status and education
5-Political (Local, regional and national government- resident association)
6- Demography (Number of inhabitants, age, gender and ethnicity)
Where is Lympstone located?
Lympstone is a small settlement on the east bank of the River Exe estuary, approximately 15km south of Exeter
What are the natural characteristics of Lympstone?
-Occupies a small valley cut by Wotton Brook through the red braccia cliffs which mark the edge of the Exe estuary
-Exstensove tidal mudflats extend out into the estuary which is about 1.5km wide of Lympstone
-small beach of pebbles and gravel runs along the foot of the cliffs
What are some of the past characteristics of Lympstone?
1- By the 13th century Lympstone was one of a number of small ports operating under the administration of Exeter with coastal and cross channel links
2- Shipbuilding thrived into the 19th century
3- Estuary was used for fishing and the shellfish industry in particularly mussels
4- Boats went into the North Atlantic from Lympstone to catch cod and hunt for whales
5- Lympstone attracted a number of wealthy visitors from Exeter and east Devon
6- Arrival of the railway in 1861 improved Lympstones connectivity both regionally and nationally
7- Time space compression allowed the shellfish industry to access a wider market
8- In the 20th century Lympstone became a dormitory settlement to Exeter
What are the cultural characteristics of Lympstone?
The rhythm of the cultural year is a long established one based upon the christian year with Christmas and Easter as key times in the calendar
What is the built environment like in Lympstone?
-Former low shops have closed and been converted into residencies
- New housing has been constructed including large houses on the cliff top of the villages periphery
- Heart of the village however is strict to planning and local residencies protect the architecture
What are the socio-economic characteristics of Lympstone?
Owner occupiers- 66.1%
Bad health- 4.1%
16+ with no formal qualifications- 14.1%
Average household size- 2.3 persons
Rent from social landlord- 12.2%
Rent from private landlord- 20.65%
What are the political characteristics of Lympstone?
-Parish with 11 elected serving on this local government body
-Various powers and duties all focused on local matters
-Express views on any planning applications
-2 district councillors and 1 county councillor
-Electorate of over 72,000 and returns 1 mp
What is the demography of Lympstone?
-98.9% white
-1.1% all other ethnic groups combined
-24.6% are older 65+
-55.6% are 16-65
-19.8% are 15 or below
What are the shifting flows of Lympstone?
-1/3 residents hold senior positions
-Knowledge based economy benefits Lympstone more than Toxteth
-Reap rewards of economic restructuring whereas Toxteth experiences other side
Where is Toxteth located?
Toxteth is part of inner Liverpool about 1.5km south of the city centre
What are the natural characteristics of Toxteth?
-Occupies undulating land rising up from the banks of the river Mersey
-Stream flows from the North east dividing into 2 before discharging into the river
- The Mersey is fast flowing past Toxteth as its channel narrows before passing into Liverpool Bay, so there is little foreshore at Toxteth
What are the past characteristics of Toxteth?
1- Doomsday service of 1086 mentions a handful of coastal villages along the banks of the river Mersey
2- Area fenced off by King john in the early 13th century opened at the end of thew 16th century was used for farming
3- Liverpool began to emerge as a major port with many associated industries
4- Copper works was established in 1772 and later a ceramics factory
5- Industries such as flour milling and brewing developed to serve the rapidly growing population
6- Section of the docks specialised in the handling of timber mcuh of which was imported from Scandinavia
7- Areas behind the large villas had been used for very cheap back to back terraced housing
8- Typhoid and cholera frequently erupted in the unhygienic and insanitary surroundings
What are the cultural characteristics of Toxteth?
-Cultural change is seen in Toxteth around the tine of major Muslim festivals such as Eid and Ramadan
- Many black African/ Carribbean communities have distinctive forms of worship which are culturally different from traditional english styles
- Synagogue which is evidence of jewish culture
What is the built environment of Toxteth?
- adapted by migrant communities
- Mosques and ethnic retailers are visual indicators of a changing place
- Many buldings have changed their use and new ones have been constructed
