Stratford as a Transport Hub
Historically, Stratford was recognised as an industrial and toxic area
used to export manufacturing goods in and around London as it had extensive
railway networks and was also situated on the River Lea. It appears that
Stratford (along with many other industrial towns) was left to ruin once it no
longer served its purpose in society and its economic influences were
exhausted.
It is interesting that Stratford is still recognised for its transport
links today but for a much very different reason. “Visit London” a tourist and
city guide website states
“Stratford is a transport hub
and has excellent rail, Tube and bus links. At Stratford Station you will find the
Docklands Light Railway, Central line, Jubilee line and London Overground
services.”
Stratford’s transport links still remains an important
economic factor for the district since the Olympics as it hauls the thousands
of tourists and consumers who flock to Westfield Shopping centre every day
bringing in commercial revenue for the area.
London as an economy has shifted from a manufacturing
industry, as our resources are exhausted into a service industry which London
has became a hub for providing services. Stratford clearly fell victim to the
fall in production companies, leaving it financially poor which is reflected on
the old Stratford centre, also known as Westfields “Ugly Sister”. It was the Olympics that enabled Stratford to
flourish financially by introducing Westfield increasing revenue through its
commercial success of food, clothing and leisure entertainment. It seems inevitable
that places use Services such as shops and food to attract tourism and
consumers which increase the local economy.
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- Conor Griffin
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