Walworth

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?South London, England, within the London Borough of Southwark
2. What is the key arterial roads?Old Kent Road, New Kent Road, Walworth Road
3. Where are the main streets in Walworth?The main streets are Old Kent Road, New Kent Road, and Walworth Road, which are important for shopping and walking.
4. How did Walworth grow?Walworth grew when London expanded in the 19th century, especially after Old Kent Road was built, turning the area into a residential and commercial place.

Urban Regeneration: The process of improving an urban area that has been run down or neglected.
Gentrification: The process where wealthier people move into a poorer area, changing its character and often displacing existing residents.
Civic Engagement: The ways in which citizens participate in the life of a community to improve conditions or shape its future.