L1 - London Calling Flashcards
Why did the Romans choose to build London Bridge at that specific site?
It was the last place the Thames was shallow enough to cross
Why did London grow around London Bridge?
Merchants set up markets at the crossing as many people passed there
What is a CBD?
A city’s commercial centre containing the main shops, offices and financial institutions. It is the most accessible part of the city.
What are London’s 3 CBDs?
The Square Mile, Canary Wharf, West End
Where are the land values highest in a city?
In the CBD and where major roads intersect
Why is London’s situation in the U.K. helpful for economic growth?
It is close to Europe so trade can occur easily
Why is London’s situation in the world helpful for economic growth?
It is at GMT - stock exchange is open at the same time as Tokyo in the morning and New York in the afternoon.
How is London’s international connectivity good?
Heathrow is the world’s busiest European airport
You can also board the Eurostar to get to Europe from St Pancras Intl.
How is London’s national connectivity good?
Rail links allow travellers to reach most of the U.K. directly from London
What are the radial routes around London?
The M25 encircles London and then all the major motoways and A-road radiate out from London like the spokes on a wheel (e.g. M4, M40, M1, M2)
Why do the TNCs bring lots of international migrants to London?
Lots of high-paid professional jobs at their Headquarters, e.g. KPMG, PwC, HSBC
Why do transport connections bring lots of international migrants to London
Airports (Heathrow / Gatwick) make London easy to travel to
Why do existing cultural communities bring lots of international migrants to London?
Migrants are likely to find familiar stuff / language
E.g. Southall
What do we mean by two-tier migration to London?
As well as highly-paid City executives, lots of support staff are needed e.g. waiters / cleaners
What internationally reknowned skyscraper can you now find at London Bridge?
The Shard
