Tag: UK geography


  • Whitchurch in the North: YouGov Research on Regional Identity

    Whitchurch in the North: YouGov Research on Regional Identity

    What the YouGov findings show about Whitchurch and the north A new YouGov poll has stirred discussion about how people in Whitchurch and the wider north Shropshire area see themselves in relation to the rest of England. The survey, which gathers the views of thousands of English adults, reveals a striking trend: a substantial share…

  • Whitchurch and the North: YouGov reshapes regional identity

    Whitchurch and the North: YouGov reshapes regional identity

    Introduction: identity on the map Whitchurch, a historic market town in Shropshire, sits near the western edge of England. A new YouGov poll focused on how people perceive the north of England has thrown fresh light on regional identity, suggesting that a surprising number of residents north of Shrewsbury — including much of north Shropshire…