REVISION CARDS Similarities & Differences Unit ‘My Place’ Camden.

REVISION CARDSSimilarities & Differences Unit

‘My Place’

Camden

Similarities & Differences

Where is my place located?

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•Camden is borough in the North of London, approximately 2 miles north of the River Thames. Camden stretches from Hampstead in the North, to Holborn in the South.•London is the Capital City of England, located in the South East Region of the UK•London’s accessible location makes it popular for weekend visits. It is situated within four hours drive of other major cities in the UK such as Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham. London is linked to other major cities in the UK via the M1, M6 and M4 motorways. Access in and around London is made easier via the inner ring road and orbital motorway the M25 •London is located, 60 Miles from Oxford and 100 miles from Nottingham and 150 miles form Cardiff.•London is located 75 miles from the port of Dover on the South East coast, which makes access to Europe quick and easy via boat or train.•London is located 450km north of Paris. The train line, Eurostar links these two cities directly.•The UK is an island in North West Europe, in the Northern Hemisphere

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What is the Demography of My Place?

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• Population Total 235,000.•Camden has a high proportion of people aged between twenty and forty four years •The population of Camden will remain relatively young, with the bulk of our population remaining under fifty years old •The population is also likely to grow, by up to 10% over the next ten years if current trends continue. This growth is likely to put local services and housing under increasing pressure •Camden is not only a place for residents, almost a quarter of a million people work here every day and the borough attracts a large number of visitors every year •Low Death Rate 3 per 1000•Large proportion of ‘students’•Large proportion of people of working age to support growing numbers of ‘dependents’•More females are living longer than males•Relatively high birth rate compared to other London Boroughs due to young migrant population 4 per 1000•There is a difference in male life expectancy of more than eleven years between Hampstead Town and Somers Town


What is the Demography of My Place?

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Car Ownership None One Two Three Four or more

58.7% 34.5% 5.0% 0.6% 0.3%

Housing Tenure Own Outright

Own with Mortgage

Shared Ownership

Council Housing Association

Private Landlord

58.7% 34.5% 5.0% 0.6% 0.3% 15%


What is the Economy of My Place?

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•London is a major financial centre for international business and commerce and is one of three "command centres" for the global economy. London generates approximately 20% of the UK's GDP•London shifted to a mostly tertiary based economy earlier than other European cities, particularly following the Second World War. London has five major business districts: the City, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Camden & Islington and Lambeth & Southwark.•Within Camden, most office space is used for creative industries, finance, design, art, fashion and architecture.•Tourism is one of London's prime industries, and employed the equivalent of 350,000 full-time workers in London in 2007. Whilst annual expenditure by tourists is around £15billion London is a popular destination for tourists, attracting 27 million overnight-stay visitors every year.•Camden is popular for its famous shops and markets; there are also many entertainment venues, Universities and museums in the area.• In recent years, entertainment-related businesses and a Holiday Inn have moved into the area. A number of retail and food chain outlets have replaced independent shops driven out by high rents and redevelopment. Restaurants have thrived, with the variety of culinary traditions found in London. Many restaurants are a little away from the markets, on Camden High Street.


What is the Landscape of My Place?

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•Camden Town is on relatively flat ground at 30 m above sea level •Within Camden there are High lands of Hampstead Heath- limestone and greensand hills, once the whole area was covered in forest but was then cleared for farmland. •Now an urban landscape remains. •There are a number of parks and open spaces such as Primrose Hill and Regents Park. •The Regents Canal cut through Camden from east to west •The River Fleet passes underground through Kentish Town. •The Thames Valley is a floodplain of The River Thames.


What is the Climate of My Place?

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•London has a temperate climate, like much of the British Isles, so the city rarely sees extremely high or low temperatures

• Summers are warm with a July average of 22.8 °C

• Winters in London are chilly, but rarely below freezing with daytime highs around 5 °C

• Spring has mild days and cool evenings

• Snow is relatively uncommon, particularly because heat from the urban area can make London up to 5 °C warmer than the surrounding areas in winter. Some snowfall, however, is usually seen up to a few times a year – 2010 being a particularly bad year.

• London receives between 35 – 60mm rainfall per month.

• The wettest months are Oct – Nov

• The driest months are March – June


What is the transport of My Place?

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TubeCamden Town Underground station is near the markets and other attractions. It is a key interchange station for the Bank, Charing Cross, Edgware and High Barnet Northern Line branches.The station was not designed to cope with the volume of traffic it handles since the area increased in popularity. It is very crowded at weekends, and, as of 2010, is closed to outbound passengers on Sunday afternoons for safety reasons. London Underground has made many proposals to upgrade the station. Chalk Farm and Mornington Crescent tube stations also serve the area.

Regent's CanalThe Regent's Canal runs through the north end of Camden Town. Canalboat trips along the canal from Camden Lock are a popular activity, particularly in the summer months. Many of the handrails by the bridges show deep marks worn by the towropes by which horses pulled canal barges until the 1950s, and it is still possible to see ramps on the canal bank designed to assist horses which fell in the canal after being startled by the noise of a train. Camden Lock is a regularly-used traditional manually-operated double canal lock operating between widely separated levels. A large complex of weekend street markets operate around the Lock. The towpath is a pedestrian and cycle route which runs continuously from Little Venice through Camden Lock to the Islington Tunnel. A regular waterbus service operates along the Regent's Canal from Camden Lock. Boats depart every hour during the summer months, heading westwards around Regent's Park, calling at London Zoo and on towards Maida Vale. Sightseeing narrow boat trips run from Camden Lock to Little Venice.

RailCamden Road is a London Overground station at the corner of Royal College Street and Camden Road. The nearest National Rail station is Kentish Town station on the Thameslink route on the Midland Main Line. St Pancras and Euston terminals are also both within 20 minutes walk of Camden Town



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CyclingCycling is the healthiest, cheapest and fastest way of travelling in London. An average journey of four miles in Central London would take a cyclist an average of 22 minutes – whereas travelling the same distance by car would take almost twice as long – 40 minutes. VelibThousands of bicycles will be available for hire from street-corner stands under a £500m programme to "transform" London into a cycling-friendly city.About 6,000 bikes will be available to useModelled on Paris

Hybrid Buses

Red buses are going green! Combining a conventional engine with an electric motor, hybrid buses are quieter, cleaner and more fuel efficient than standard diesel buses

Compared with conventional diesel buses, hybrids deliver considerable environmental benefits, including:

89 per cent reduction in oxides of nitrogen83 per cent reduction in carbon monoxide40 per cent reduction in fuel use38 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide30 per cent reduction in perceived sound levels (noise reduced from 78 to 74 decibels)The results show that these buses produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and harmful local pollutants, as well as having lower noise levels



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CarThe Congestion Charge has reduced traffic levels and allowed us to invest in improving transport in London. Since the Congestion Charge scheme started:Traffic entering the zone is 21 per cent lower than pre-charge levels (70,000 fewer cars a day)There has been a six per cent increase in bus passengers during charging hours£137m has been raised, in the financial year 2007/08, to invest back into improving transport in London. By law, all net revenue raised by the charge has to be invested in improving transport in London.

Increases in congestionSadly, congestion has risen back to pre-charging levels but would be much worse without the charge. The rise in congestion is also due to:Widespread water and gas main replacement works, which have greatly reduced the road capacityTraffic management measures to help pedestrians and other road users

Car clubCar clubs give people access to a vehicle on a pay-as-you-go basis.Economic - they help reduce congestion and parking pressures, particularly in new low-car housing developmentsSocial - they compliment the public transport system by providing accessibility to key services and facilities without the related costs of car ownershipEnvironmental - they help reduce car usage and the associated pollution


What is the culture of My Place?

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Culture

Caribbean - Samuel Selvon's The Lonely Londoners (1958), was the first well known novel to chart the events of migration from the Caribbean to London USA - American music that has influenced us does not just include Rap and Hip Hop.

Discos roots were in New York in the early 1960’s but it wasn't until the 1970’s that it became popular. Artists included Jackson 5. Disco influenced Hip Hop.

Caribbean - Music genres spread into mainstream music partly due to the popularity of Bob Marley. Other genres of music from the Caribbean include reggae, salsa and calypso.

Bangladesh - The book, Brick Lane, tells the story of a young woman who migrates to London to marry a man. Brick lane explores the daily life of the Bangladeshi community and the challenges it faces The book was made into a film.

India - The UK has the largest audience for Indian cinema outside India. Films with an Indian flavour include Bend it Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice (- an Indian retake on Jane Austen’s classic illustration of social affairs).



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Southall—A residential district with a large number of people from south Asia,. It is locally known as ‘Little India’. For many arriving at Heathrow airport it was within a close proximity to the airport which is a major source of employment. It has the largest Asian shopping district and was the main location for the film bend it like Beckham

Brick Lane - Brick Lane is locally known as Banglatown because it is the hub for the Bengali community. The area has previously had concentrations of other populations of people.

China Town - Chinatown hasn’t always been in Soho. Originally it was in the east end where there was a large concentration of Chinese immigrants. The area in Soho was named in the 1970’s as the Chinese population cluster there and grew.

Brixton—An area of London with a strong African Caribbean community. Windrush square in Brixton was named after the ship that brought 492 immigrants from the Caribbean to London in1948, The Empire Windrush. The arrival of the boat was symbolic.



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Caribbean foodBusinesses were set up to meet demand for imports of Caribbean largely after mass immigration in the post war period during the 1950’s. Popular Caribbean food included jerk chicken and rice.

Bangladeshi— Food known as Indian, is very popular in Britain. The area of Bangladesh known as Bengal is known for its curry and rice including chicken tikka masalla.

USA—American import McDonalds has become a household name across Britain. Although not a result of migration, we are linked internationally to the brand (TNC).

Japanese– Yo Sushi is a Japanese inspired restaurant. However there are many other Japanese restaurants opening as it gains in popularity

Food



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HistoryCanadaIraqKenyaAustraliaBangladesh Nigeria

Many countries where immigrants come from were former colonies during the British Empire. There are often waves of migrations from these countries such as from the Caribbean (1950’s-1960’s). Between 1965 and 1972 immigration from India peaked. These might coincide with politics, or other events such as war.

Britain has special ties with parts of the world. During the British empire, Britain had colonies which meant that Britain was in charge of them. A colony is a country that is ruled by another country. Britain was known as the motherland.

People Granted British Citizenship



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Fashion USAPopular culture style adopted from American musicians. The photo was taken in 1981—does it look that old? Innovative at the time as trend remains. Bling, hoodies, trainers, baseball cap, and sports wear.

CaribbeanSmart dress, attention to detailing, matching bow ties and handkerchiefs, and short shaven hair creates a united front on the League of Gentlemen.

AfricaTraditional forms of dress from Africa Individuals acknowledge their cultural background and country traditional dress.

IndiaThe sari originated in India and is the traditional dress for women in India, and also parts of the continent such as Bangladesh. Although worn in Pakistan, they are less common.


How developed is My Place?

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England is a More Economically Developed Country (MEDC)

Birth Rate: 10 per 1000Death Rate: 10 per 1000Life Expectancy: 79yrsGDP: $35,000 per capitaInfant Mortality Rate: 5 per 1000Literacy Rate: 99%Work:Primary: 2%Secondary: 18%Tertiary: 80%Internet Use: 49 million

You will need to remember these specific facts and be able to explain what they tell you about life in the country.

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