Elizabeth 1-Urban Prosperity Flashcards
What was urban decay associated with throughout Elizabeth’s reign?
It was associated with corporate boroughs that had been heavily dependent on the cloth industry, as this had migrated to rural areas
Give an example of older more established towns in which the condition had improved
Norwich and York
What characteristics did areas that improved during the Elizabethan area have?
They either had a broad range of manufacturing industries or were unincorporated towns in which industry was able to develop out from
How did the growth in London affect other areas in England?
It was often alleged that this had a detrimental affect on other towns and cities across the UK
How did Newcastle react to London’s growth and prosperity?
Newcastle Upon Tyne benifited substantially from supplying Londons needs due to having a port
