St Paul's, Bristol Place characteristics

These flashcards capture key concepts related to Bristol's maritime history, demographic information, and significant cultural events.

What year was Bristol listed as a port trading with Ireland in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

Bristol was listed in 1051.

What role did Bristol play in maritime history?

Bristol played a significant role in sea trading for hundreds of years.

What period marked the peak of Bristol's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade?

Bristol's involvement peaked between 1730 and 1745.

Which was the second largest port in England?

Bristol's port was the second largest after London.

What were some of Bristol's main exports?

Coal, lead, and animal hides.

What were some of the imports into Bristol?

Wine, grain, slate, timber, and olive oil.

What percentage of enslaved people did not survive the trip across the Atlantic?

Approximately half of the enslaved people.

How many known ships left Bristol to make the trip to Africa between 1697 and 1807?

2,108 known ships.

What was the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) rank of Bristol 023H (St Paul’s)?

The IMD rank was 2,559, making it in the 10% most deprived.

What was the first St Pauls Festival organized for?

To bring together the European, African-Caribbean, and Asian communities.

What term is used to describe the mass migration of people from the Caribbean to Great Britain after WWII?

Windrush.

What kind of discrimination did the Windrush generation face upon arrival in Britain?

Colour bars, housing discrimination, and outright hostility.

What is one consequence of Bristol Council's new dock proposal opened in 1977?

It did not prove to be financially rewarding, leading to financial constraints.

What significant event led to Bristol experiencing a culture shock among newcomers?

The cold weather and first sight of chimneys.

Where is St Paul’s located in relation to the city center of Bristol?

St Paul’s is about 1.5KM south of the city center.

What happened to the inner-city docks in Bristol by 1975?

The inner-city docks finally closed.

What major societal shift occurred in Bristol due to the Harbourside Regeneration?

Demographic change.

What is the population density of England?

434/km2

What is the population density(persons per km2) of St Paul’s (Ashley Ward)?

9869/km2

What % of St Paul’s population is BAME?

33.5%

What % of people in St Paul’s are owner occupiers?

39% compared to the national average of 65%.