I think Hullâs Hessle Road community is a good example that cities do not necessarily destroy gemeinschaft. This community set up around the now non-existent trawling industry in Hull held on to many features of gemeinschaft. For example, great importance was put on loyalty as men would be away at sea for three weeks (then 3 days off), the women would help each other out and have very strong bonds with others in the community. Furthermore, there were many traditions and superstitions in the area â it was a sign of bad luck to hang out the washing on sailing day as this meant you were âwashing away your manâ. Although Hullâs trawling industry saw its final collapse in the early 80s and the subsequent demolition and dispersal of the area to estates on the outskirts, a community still exists (although it could arguably be seen as artificial in its physical existence as it is now less based on place but common bonds and kinships). Each year those associated with the community meet on Hessle Road to celebrate its heritage and participate in a âPram Raceâ (an acknowledgement to the past when the women would run down to the docks with their prams to pick up the wages of their partners still at sea!). I think this example of Hessle Road in Hull is a good case for arguing that contrary to many theorists beliefs, âurbanâ is not damaging to culture. Indeed, I believe Hessle Road can be used to argue that organised, traditional relations and culture are not only existent in cities but can be stronger than in rural areas! Despite having the industry that bonded the community in the first place collapse, and many people being dispersed to other areas in the city, the Hessle Road community is still alive.