Contested terrains and negotiated relations. Spatial change and social structure in a late nineteenth century Leicester neighbourhood. The Wyggeston Ward, 1871-1901.

Abstract

By studying a well defined part of Leicester, the Wyggeston Ward, for a fixed period of time, from 1871 to 1901, this dissertation will attempt to expose the constantly changing structure and contested nature of urban spaces by presenting a micro level analysis of the concept of neighbourhood. In the first place, it will focus upon the changes which constantly redefine its shape and layout as well as upon the social significance of these transformations, i.e. how they create a specific social profile. Secondly, it will argue that the social space which constitutes a neighbourhood cannot be regarded as being continuous and monolithic but is fundamentally unstable as a result of the different meanings which are attributed to it by different groups within urban society.

Date of Award	30 Sept 2006
Original language	English
Supervisor	Richard Rodger (Promotor)