Local Economy

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Daisy

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  • describe local economy of marlbs?
    Has changed over time
  • what was the local economy of marlborough ORIGINALLY like?

    initially a Market town during 19th Century on the A4 route
    Industries were inns and retailers catered for stagecoach traffic
  • what is the local economy of marlbs now like?
    More retail and cafe culture. Marlborough is a COMMUTER TOWN
  • Impact of the local economy on character?
    Changing nature of economy over time as attracted different demographic groups
  • impact of local economy on character?
    As a commuter town, Marlbs is mainly an upper-middle class area
  • impact of local economy on character?
    lacks opportunities for young people
    this RESULTS IN more MIGRATION AWAY FROM THE TOWN