Leeds 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyPeople of the UKGCSEOCR Created by: SW24Created on: 02-01-18 16:53 About Leeds A long history of industry but has had to reinvent itself. Lies at the heart of a conurbation The largest city in the Yorkshire and Humber region - the North of England. 2nd largest metropolitan district in England - 200 sq miles Estimated population of 800,000 people - large number of consumers and potential employees Attracted investment and created private-sector jobs Well-developed transport infrastructure, has rail links, a canal and waterway network, an international airport Several major universities Centre for the arts Has attracted interest through global connections through clothing firms and outsourced factories Good export links 1 of 5 How Leeds developed? Started out as a Saxon village Grew quickly in medieval times Wealth of the city came from the wool industry Wool was woven and dyed in the city 17th Century - city growing along the course of the River Aire Fought over during the Civil War (1643) Pottery industry, brick making and other craft industries in the city Leeds - Liverpool canal completed in 1816 - a route to and from the coast Population = 100,000 by 1850 Railway arrived c.1850 Town Hall built in 1858 2 of 5 Patterns of national & international migration in Grown in size recently due to a natural increase and new arrivals into the city 17% black and ethnic minority Non-British population higher than average for the region Influx of migrants during the 1950s Claims to have the oldest Caribbean community in the UK West Indian carnival every year Pakistan and India well represented - a further influx Large Irish community - early 19th century Second wave of Irish arrivals - mid 20th century - they found work in labouring and manufacturing jobs Irish migrants now over 30,000 After WW2, the city welcomed Polish, Ukrainian and Hungarian refugees. They moved to inner-city Leeds. 2013 - between 6000 and 9000 new long-term immigrants into the city Net migration to the city of around 1500 in total 3 of 5 Impacts of immigration on the character of the cit Diverse Student population = over 30,000 people Over 7000 stafff at the University of Leeds Young people create a great demand for housing stock and are important for the local economy A wealth of entertainment and food options close to the uni Around 18% of pop. - aged 15 and under Around 15% - aged over 65 Higher proportion of young people than the national average Creates a demand for services and products relevant to this age group Thriving cafe culture and lots of nightlife 1991-2011, the ethnic minority pop. doubled = 15% of pop. 4 of 5 Life in Leeds Many different cultures, faiths, languages and races ASDA and Arla (a Danish food company) headquarters based there TV production companies and financial institutions Well-developed digital infrastructure - attracting new businesses Tour de France started in Leeds - 2014 Sport is well-represented Situated close to the Yorkshire Dales and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Redevelopment taken place on a large scale in some areas of the city Some businesses change their names on different days of the week/at night to provide a different experience for their young customers Major employers - Leeds General Infirmary, employs 7000 people The city makes a major contribution to the country's economy 5 of 5
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