Blaenau Ffestiniog Regeneration
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Rejuvenation of the ex-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Exploration of plans to compensate for past industrial decline by rejuvenating the old slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in north Wales. The hope is that this will improve the visual aspect of the town and therefore make it more attractive for tourism and other new industries.
From:
The Real World Rural Poverty
First Broadcast
:
18 July 2000
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14,14-16
Subject : Geography
Topic : Economic activity, Tourism, Urban renewal
Keywords : Regeneration, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Rural decline, Slate industry, Heritage,
Notes : Clip on how a town in decline can be redeveloped. Tied in to rural/ industrial decline. Use own area as contrasting area or use in local studies in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
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