Location, importance and sense of place in UK cities
Cities Knowledge Booster
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Course links: GCSE • IGCSE • A-level • IA-level • IB • National 5 • Higher Geography
This video looks at the location and importance of UK cities, focussing on a flash case study of the city of Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. We then look at how the geography of Portsmouth links to the city's sense of place: what Portsmouth means to residents and visitors.
Attributions and Acknowledgements
Written and developed by: Donald Houston, Carol Ekinsmyth, Rob Parker, Tim Parker
Videography by: Vratislav Karas, Rob Parker
Thank you for permission to film this video from:
Portsmouth City Council
Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard