Place Studies (Case Study) Central Liverpool Flashcards
What is the background and history of Central Liverpool?
River Mersey Estuary, one of the UK’s largest cities. Major port for global trade and centre of manufacturing during 18th - 20th Century, attracted immigrants. 1960s decline, deprivation.
What was Liverpool awarded recently?
European Capital of Culture in 2008.
What is the demographic of Liverpool?
Population of 5436 in 2011. Large proportion of young and working due to high availability of work and high percentage males.
Which famous musicians and poets are linked with Liverpool?
The Beatles wrote songs about Liverpool and gave the city global connections. Roger McGough in 2007 wrote opening and closing lines of poem for Liverpool’s 800th birthday. “Eight hundred different cultures, eight hundred different tongues” reflecting history, people and culture.
What is the employment pattern in Central Liverpool?
High proportion of workers in managerial and professional occupations, about 43%, while a small proportion in skilled trades and elementary occupations.
What history does employment pattern reflect?
Reflects decline of docks and manufacturing employment, and rise of employment in service sector, parts of Liverpool redeveloped for office space.
What is the crime rate like?
High, Jan 2017 alone, 2076 crimes reported 362 violent and sexual offences.
What sort of crime is a problem in the area?
Gang crime, media highlight this, between Apr 2016 and Feb 2017, 79 shooting with four fatalities. Liverpool also associated with civil unrest, Toxteth riots in 1981 led to 9 days of rioting and 70 buildings destroyed.
What does the disused warehouse image show?
Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse, disused following industrial decline in late 20th Century. Decline and abandonment.
What does the Albert Dock image show?
Redevelopment, multi use attractions including famous Tate art gallery, modern, exciting and attractive.
