External Flows H + BL Flashcards
How has migration affected Harrogate’s demographics?
What cultural changes have occurred in Harrogate due to new people arriving?
New languages like Polish are spoken,
English courses are needed provided by North Yorkshire council
new shops have opened eg. Sowa
some faith groups have grown.
What role do migrants play in Harrogate’s economy?
They provide labour.
What demographic changes have occurred in Brick Lane due to migration?
Multiple migration waves—French Huguenots, Irish, Jewish, Bangladeshis. Gentrification is now forcing some groups, including Bangladeshis, out while affluent young professionals move in.
How has Brick Lane’s culture changed due to migration?
It’s a multi-ethnic community with new languages, religions, and food cultures (e.g., famous for curry houses). Religious buildings have changed use over time.
Jamme masjid mosque
Once chapel and synagogue
How has investment influenced demographic change in Harrogate?
Government policies encouraging low-cost housing developments (e.g., Harlow Carr, Duchy, Pannal) have led to a younger population in some areas.
What are examples of housing developments in Harrogate?
Harlow Hill (Duchy Ward) and Pannal (120+ homes, 25% affordable).
How has gentrification changed the demographics of Brick Lane?
Investment has led to more affluent professionals moving in, while lower-income groups, like the Bangladeshi community, are being priced out.
What cultural concern has been raised about Brick Lane’s gentrification?
A resident said, “It was Bangladeshis that made Brick Lane famous but soon it won’t be Brick Lane anymore if they keep moving out.”
How are private companies investing in Harrogate?
By funding specialist dementia care homes, retirement, and sheltered housing complexes.
Eg. Vida Grange
What is a major elderly care project planned in Harrogate?
A new dementia village on the outskirts of Harrogate, in Pannal.
What demographic change may result from care-related investment in Harrogate?
The area may attract more people in older age groups.
What demographic effect will new housing developments have in Harrogate?
They will increase the population size.
What cultural change may result from demographic shifts in Harrogate?
More services are being set up to cater to elderly residents.
How have businesses in Brick Lane changed due to investment?
Restaurants from different ethnic groups are moving out due to rising costs and gentrification
What cultural concern has been raised about new investment in Brick Lane?
Some argue new migrants bring money but not art and culture, leading to a cultural “flattening.”
How have businesses in Brick Lane changed due to investment?
Restaurants from different ethnic groups are moving out due to rising costs and gentrification
What cultural event in Harrogate reflects global influences?
The annual StrEat & Family Fun Festival in Valley Gardens – a 4-day celebration of global street food and music.
How do new ideas influence eating habits in Harrogate?
Local residents are exposed to international cuisines like Greek and Turkish (e.g., Istanbul restaurants).
How has migration influenced food culture in Brick Lane?
The area is known for curries (Bangladeshi culture) and has a famous bagel shop (Jewish culture).
