The maps depict the strong transformation of the town of Felixstone in England from 1967 to 2001.
Overall, Felixstowe underwent a number of dramatic changes, the most important of which was the development of amenities catering for recreational needs and the disappearance of the fish market and pier.
In 1967, Felixstone’s maritime industry was at the forefront of development, evident through the presence of a fish market, a dock, and yachts. Additionally, the town boasted abundant agricultural land to the northeast. These elements were entirely absent on the 2001 map. Instead, the previous agricultural land was replaced by a hotel, consisting of a swimming pool and tennis courts for people to exercise. Not stopping there, Felixstone also expanded public and private beaches.
The expansion of planted trees in the southeastern part of the town, in which no changes were made to the dunes. Wind turbines and a car park were built. No changes were found in the hotel and coffee. Meanwhile, the south-east of the town also witnessed significant changes with the pier and marina being transformed into a public beach and the fish market becoming a private beach.