impact of economic decline/ regeneration schemes 20thcentury

• What led to the decline of the textile industry in Ancoats?

  Cotton textile production peaked in 1913 but declined after the First World War.

  • Manchester mills couldn't compete with cheaper cotton cloth from India.
  • Attempts to shift to engineering businesses had little impact, and the Depression worsened economic conditions.
• How did the decline of the textile industry affect Ancoats?

  Demand for cotton cloth fell further in the 1960s due to competition from cheaper artificial fibers.

  • People moved to new estates on the outskirts like Wythenshawe.
  • Factories and houses became derelict, leading to slum clearances in the 1960s.
• What was the response to the decline of Ancoats in the 1970s and 1980s?

  Attempts to build new estates were made but faced challenges.

  • In 1989, Manchester City Council designated Ancoats as a conservation area to protect historic buildings.
  • Regeneration efforts began in the 1990s with the Ancoats Building Preservation Trust.
• How did Ancoats undergo regeneration in the 21st century?

  In 2000, a £250 million redevelopment scheme was approved, kick-starting the area's regeneration.

  • Old mills and warehouses were converted into offices and apartments.
  • Historic buildings like St. Peter's Church and the Ancoats Dispensary were saved and repurposed.
• What are some examples of the regeneration of Ancoats?

  Murrays' Mills complex was converted into 124 apartments.

  • The Rezidenza housing project honors Italian immigrants who worked in the textile factories.
  • St. Peter's Church reopened in 2006 as a base for the Hallé Orchestra.
  • The Ancoats Dispensary Trust saved the old Ancoats Dispensary for future development.