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In the 19th century, England and Wales became the first predominantly urbanised society and by 1900 nearly 80 per cent of the population was living in towns compared with about 30 per cent in 1801.... This programme examines the actual processes involved in this growth of cities. Where then did people come from who moved into the cities? Did they move straight from the countryside to the town or was it a more gradual process with each individual making a series of moves before reaching the large city? Alternatively much of the city growth may be explained by natural increase of the population in the areas immediately surrounding large towns, with the surplus going into the town itself. This programme is based on a case study by Dr. Michael Anderson of migration into Preston in the mid-nineteenth century. The migration models are illustrated with video animations. Finally Dr. Anderson discusses some points with the presenter, Dr. Rees Pryce of The Open University.
In the 19th century, England and Wales became the first predominantly urbanised society and by 1900 nearly 80 per cent of the population was living in towns compared with about 30 per cent in 1801.... This programme examines the actual processes involved in this growth of cities. Where then did people come from who moved into the cities? Did they move straight from the countryside to the town or was it a more gradual process with each individual making a series of moves before reaching the large city? Alternatively much of the city growth may be explained by natural increase of the population in the areas immediately surrounding large towns, with the surplus going into the town itself. This programme is based on a case study by Dr. Michael Anderson of migration into Preston in the mid-nineteenth century. The migration models are illustrated with video animations. Finally Dr. Anderson discusses some points with the presenter, Dr. Rees Pryce of The Open University.
| Module code and title: | D301, Historical sources and the social scientist |
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| Item code: | D301; 05 |
| First transmission date: | 10-04-1974 |
| Published: | 1974 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:56 |
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| Producer: | Claire Falkner |
| Contributors: | Rees Pryce; Michael Anderson |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Historical sources; Migration; Preston; Social science |
| Footage description: | Sitting in his study, Pryce introduces the programme which is concerned with the rapid growth of urban migration. Map of England showing growth points. Pryce investigates various theories of urban migration, including those of Ravenstein, Redford, Deane and Cole. Various models represent the theory as it is explained. Using these theories Pryce examines migration trends in Preston using the 1851 census statistics. Prints of Old Preston, maps of Lancashire showing birthplaces etc. Pryce first of all looks at the distances covered by immigrants to Preston. Pryce continues to examine the migration trends around Preston, dealing with in and out migration in various villages to see whether the theory of stepwise migration holds good. The various ways in which migration can occur are listed Parents' and children's birthplaces are looked at to see what they reveal in migratory patterns. Pryce discusses with Anderson - the author of the original research on Preston - its value and his own opinion of the conclusions. Anderson next looks at his methodology and outlines the important features that historical studies reveal for contemporary situations. Credits. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71235 |
| Production number: | 00525_2132 |
| Videofinder number: | 174 |
| Available to public: | no |
