Description:
An exciting series of guides aimed at post-16 and undergraduate geography students undertaking urban fieldwork in the area. Each title takes an in-depth look at the geographical, historical, economic and political factors that have shaped the growth of each city and gives a sense of place and appreciation to the often undervalued physical environment.
The Discovering Cities series will enable the urban explorer to make the most of a visit to modern cities of the British Isles. Study trails will guide readers around areas of particular interest and will provide them with a greater understanding of the city.
This guide looks at the development of Kingston upon Hull and and how the city has been influenced by its location on the River Humber. The book charts the rise of Hull from its medieval origins to its golden age as a fishing port and examines how the city is re-inventing itself in the twenty-first century.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Historical geography
The site of Kingston upon Hull
The medieval new town
The industrial Revolution and Town Docks
The rise of the fishing industry
Hull’ golden age
Post-war Planning and urban regeneration
Planning the post-war city
Problemsin the economy
Waterfront renaissance
The reinvention of the city
Regional and urban policy
‘Top Ten’ or ‘Two-speed’?
Small areas studies and trails
Introduction
Trail 1. The Old Town and the City Centre
Trail 2. Waterfront renaissance
Trail 3. Inner West Hull
Bibliography and further reading
