Band 8+: Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the development of the village.

The given map illustrates the development of the village of Chorleywood, which is located near London, over the period from 1868 to 1994.

Overall, the village expanded significantly over time. It initially had two main roads, and the number of roads increased noticeably, as the area developed over time.

In the earliest period (1868-1883), the development was limited to a small area near the main road and south-west of the village. Between 1883 and 1922, the area expanded along the main road towards the railway line, which was constructed in 1909.

From 1922 to 1970 the village continued to grow, particularly to the south of the railway and to the east of the main road. During this period, the development became more wire-spread, although it still remained concentrated near transport routes. The construction of motorway in 1970 further influenced expansion.

In the final period (1970 – 1994), the village experienced its most significant expansion with the development of new housing, particularly to the west and north of the park and golf course. Despite all these changes, the central area remained unchanged throughout the period.