Holderness Social Flashcards

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What happened to spurn head in 1996

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It was abandoned as there was no practical solutions

It lost a community coastguard station and life board

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Bridlington facts

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Population 33837
A minor sea fishing port with a working harbour and is well known for its shellfish
It has a mix of small businesses across the manufacturing retail and services section with its prime trade being tourism during the summer months

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What did spurn head try to do

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At spurn head all strategies have been abandoned
Following a particularly stormy winters the council decided it could no longer afford to protect the coastline in 1995
The local town and its population risk having to move elsewhere

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Disagreement on the coastline

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People disagree about how to protect the coast

Those living near it want to spend money on Sea defences, those living further away donโ€™t

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What does Hornsea function as

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Hornsea still functions as a coastal resort, and has a large caravan site to the north and south

Population. 8342

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