Introduction
I am studying Portobello Road, which is in Central London in Noting Hill. Portobello road is going through a change from what it was like in the 1950's. Portobello road is going through gentrification, which means an area going through a negative or positive change. This coursework is going to show if Portobello Road is going through gentrification and answering these key questions will prove whether my hypothesis is right or wrong. The hypothesis for this coursework is to prove whether Portobello road is going through a period of change.
The Key Questions
What was Portobello Road like in the past?
The answer to this question will give me information on the history of Portobello Road and will show whether shops have changed. This will also show whether Portobello Road has as much of a variety of shops, as there are now and how the relationships with different cultures, the reputation of Portobello Road and compare to the relationship now to prove whether Portobello roads is changing.
What is Portobello Road like today?
The answer to this question will give us information, which I will compare to the past Portobello Road and decide whether Portobello Road is going through gentrification or not. Changes such as the relationships between cultures, the wealth of residents and reveal shops that are still there or if they have been overtaken by chain stores.
I am studying Portobello Road, which is in Central London in Noting Hill. Portobello road is going through a change from what it was like in the 1950's. Portobello road is going through gentrification, which means an area going through a negative or positive change. This coursework is going to show if Portobello Road is going through gentrification and answering these key questions will prove whether my hypothesis is right or wrong. The hypothesis for this coursework is to prove whether Portobello road is going through a period of change.
The Key Questions
What was Portobello Road like in the past?
The answer to this question will give me information on the history of Portobello Road and will show whether shops have changed. This will also show whether Portobello Road has as much of a variety of shops, as there are now and how the relationships with different cultures, the reputation of Portobello Road and compare to the relationship now to prove whether Portobello roads is changing.
What is Portobello Road like today?
The answer to this question will give us information, which I will compare to the past Portobello Road and decide whether Portobello Road is going through gentrification or not. Changes such as the relationships between cultures, the wealth of residents and reveal shops that are still there or if they have been overtaken by chain stores.