The ironworks were supplemented by coal mining, especially after 1841, when railways superseded the late 18th-century Glamorganshire Canal as the principal means of transportation to Cardiff. By 1850 the Dowlais ironworks were the largest in the world. After 1918 the area’s coal mining gradually...
This is a map of the Kalahari desert that I made. If you’d like to use it on your site, please let me know by emailing me @ kaotic_ken(at)yahoo.com. The Karahari desert is located in Botswana and parts of South Africa and Namibia. The total area is estimated to be about 260,...
Cardiff is one of the UK’s four capital cities and it is a unique blend of British culture, Welsh attributes and Celtic personality. Cardiff has a subtle charm that you learn through the independent stores, laneways of bars, a medieval castle smack-bang in the centre, a diverse culinary ...
These 12 commuter train networks have 52 lines and 1,325 stations forming a rail network of 2,671 miles (4,300 km). The metro train network serves Greater London and the surrounding areas of Essex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. It is commonly referred to as "Underground" although 55% ...
Globally, groundwater is critical for meeting human and ecosystem water needs, especially in drylands, which comprise roughly 40% of global land area and support more than two billion people. Serving as a buffer when surface water and precipitation are insufficient, groundwater is particularly re...
Stadium Area The stadium forms part of the SportCity complex on Manchester’s east side, which also houses the Manchester Velodrome and Regional Tennis Centre. The A6010 (Alan Turing Way) runs north-to-south through the middle of the complex, providing connections to the M60 (which surrounds ...
Hyde and the surrounding area are known for their delicious cuisine, which includes fresh seafood and traditional English dishes. Some must-try dishes include fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and bangers and mash. For a sweet treat, try the famous Isle of Wight ice cream, which comes in a...
Birmingham is a city of a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands county of England. Birmingham's metropolitan area includes surrounding towns where people commute frequently. It's lies between latitudes 52.4862° North and longitude 1.8904° West. Birmingham City is one of the oldest regions that...
For climate change mitigation, a rapid phase-out of fossil fuels such as coal is necessary. This has far-reaching gender-specific consequences. This paper presents a systematic map of the literature that examines the impact of historical coal phase-out processes on women and their role in these...
The 3km corridor supports and enhances the ongoing regeneration of the surrounding area whilst also promoting active and sustainable travel. The developed route has provided links to a network of existing walking and cycle routes spanning the city and surrounding areas, serving parks, medical centres...