Deck 8b - Regenerating Places: Amble history Flashcards
Which two primary industries dominated Amble historically?
Coalmining and fishing industries.
Why did the coal industry decline?
Privitisation, lack of support from the government within policies
How was Amble supported with the decline of the coal mining industry?
Amble had been a recipient of regional development assistance from 1965, when the restructuring
of coal-mining operations, led by Alfred Robens of the National Coal Board, had a substantial
detrimental effect on the local economy.
What were the characteristics of Amble in 1960’s?
-Port for coal – poor environmental quality, high levels of pollution.
-The railway which transported the coal closed in 1969.
-Regional development assistance from 1965 from the National Coal Board.
RAF airbase closed in 1969 – this caused 13% local unemployment.
-Sea fishing and shipbuilding and repair
-Sense of community
What were the demographics of Amble in 1960’s?
Working age and families
What were the socio-economics of Amble in 1960’s?
- 6.5% unemployed compared to 1.5% national average
What were the cultural elements of Amble in 1960’s?
White British no diversity
What were the characteristics of Amble in 1980’s?
-Derelict buildings
-Development assistance withdrawn in 1984
– 30% unemployment
-80% lived in council houses
-Limited industry, some fishing
-They had to travel to work (mostly to Alnwick)
What were the demographics of Amble in 1980’s?
Some people migrated out of the area – particularly affluent people.
What were the socio-economics of Amble in 1980’s?
30% of the 6,000 population unemployed
What were the cultural elements of Amble in 1980’s?
No change still a lack of diversity therefore dominated with White British
