Spaces/Places Casestudy: Toxeth and Lympstone. Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Lympstone?
A
Devon
2
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Where is Toxeth?
A
Liverpool
3
Q
What is Lympstone and its nearest city?
A
- Lympstone is a small settlement on the East bank of the river Exe
- It is 15km south of Exeter
4
Q
What is Toxeth and how far is it away from the inner city?
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- Toxeth is centralised in inner Liverpool
- It is 1.5km South of the city centre
5
Q
What factors shape place identity in both Toxeth and Lympstone?
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- Demographic
- Socio-economics
- Culture
- Politics
- Built and natural characteristics
6
Q
What are the natural characteristics of Lympstone
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Lympstone is situated in a small valley which marks the edge of the Exe estuary.
- Lympstone has extensive tidal mudflats that extend out into the estuary at Lympstone.
7
Q
What are the natural characteristics of Toxeth?
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- Toxeth occupies undulating land that rises from the banks of the River Mersey
- The Mersey is fast flowing past Toxeth due to the channel narrowing before coming into Liverpool bay
8
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What are the cultural characteristics of Lympstone?
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- Lympstone has an established culture linked to the Christian religion.
- The rhythm of the cultural year corresponds to the Christian calendar with Christmas and Easter being key celebrations
9
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What are the cultural characteristics of Lympstone?
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- Toxeth has a changing cultural face, signified by celebrations of Muslim holidays such as Eid and Ramadan.
- Even for Christianity as a pre-existing religion, the changing demographic for Black African and Caribbean communities have introduced distinctive forms of Christian worship different from English traditional ways.
10
Q
What are the demographic characteristics of Lympstone?
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- Age demographic: has a top heavy age structure (higher percentage of elderly residents)
- Ethnic demographic:
11
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What are the demographic characteristics of Toxeth?
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- Age demographic: Fewer elderly residents, majority are aged between 16-64.
