HUMAN Blackpool 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyTourismGCSEAQA Created by: emilyemCreated on: 16-05-14 11:08 Why did people start to visit blackpool more in the early 1800s? the practice of sea bathing to cure illnesses was becoming more popular 1 of 14 Who went to blackpool from 1800 -1850? wealthier people - visit the 7 mile long beach 2 of 14 When did more working class people start to visit, why? after 1846, railway was built so travel was cheaper and quicker 3 of 14 When was the central pier opened? 1868 4 of 14 When were workers given annual holidays? 1870s 5 of 14 When did the tower open? 1894 6 of 14 When was 'south shore's fairground' opened? (pleasure beach) 1905 7 of 14 What did all of these things lead to? development of blackpool as a tourist destination 8 of 14 When was balckpool considered to be one of europe's leading coastal resorts? during interwar years (1918 - 1939) 9 of 14 What caused stagnation? When? package holidays, better climate and cheaper transport, 1960 onwards 10 of 14 Why did blackpool decline? run down areas, cheaper- popular for stag and hen parties, families don't tend to go 11 of 14 What was launched in 2000? £300 million rejuvenation project 12 of 14 What is Brilliace? town centre lighting scheme- aims to encourage visitors to explore town further 13 of 14 What shopping centre has been redeveloped? houndshill shopping centre 14 of 14
GCSE Edexcel Geography Unit 3 The Human Environment The Butler Model for Blackpool (Case Study) 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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