The two maps illustrate the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and the present. Overall, the area has been significantly modernized, with the addition of new facilities and accommodation, while some old features have been removed or replaced.
In 1995, Ryemouth was a small village with limited infrastructure. The main features included a hotel near a public park, a fish market by the sea, a coffee shop, and some housing to the northwest. There was also a sports area and farmland in the northern part of the map. Along the coast, morning fish boats could be seen, reflecting the village’s fishing-based economy.
In the present, Ryemouth has undergone major redevelopment, becoming a more tourism-oriented area. The fish market and sports area have been replaced by a restaurant and apartments, while the farmland has been transformed into a golf course and tennis courts. The hotel remains, but holiday homes and a car park have been added nearby, showing an expansion in tourist accommodation. The coffee shop still exists in the same place, maintaining some continuity. Additionally, yachts have replaced fishing boats, suggesting a shift from fishing to leisure activities.