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To what extent does the NorthSouth divide in the UK still exist?
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he North-South divide is defined as the cultural, economic, and political differences between the North and South of England. For the purpose of this article, the North refers to the North-East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the North-West including Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The South refers to the South-East and the South-West including Greater London. It refers to the difference in the standard of living due to the concentration of economic and political power in southern England and specifically, London.
Jared The origin of the divide dates back to the industrial revolution between 1750 and 1840. During this time new minerals were discovered, and the technological advance of steam engines and coal power led to the mechanisation of industry and agriculture. The revolution impacted the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the country. The Midlands (north) became the centre of manufacturing with 90% of manufacturing industries situated in cities such as Birmingham. However, it was not just the Midlands that went through this process of industrialisation, but many northern cities, such as
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Leeds, had similar experiences. The cause of this is the abundance of raw materials such as coal and iron ore that could be found in the North in comparison to the South. Eventually, the North became reliant on the raw materials and manufacturing industries it had and so struggled when tertiary and quaternary industries became more prevalent. The South were able to adapt far more easily. This is because London became the hub for transport routes from the sea as they had a very large port, known as the Docklands, as well as King’s Cross and St Pancras Stations that became transport
