The map illustrates the development through time of a small village named Willington from 1780 to 2000.
In particular, in late 18th century, the town counted just four farm in between of a main river and wild woods and a minor housing area in the North of around a hundred homes.
As time evolved, during the years of Industrial Revolution, major changes improved the connection of the village with other near urban centres. As a matter fo fact, a new road was build to connect the housing area to the West side of the river. Although the town became more populated, as the number of houses increased up to 200, the number of farms halved by 1860. Moreover, a new bridge was built to connected the two shores of the river and allow a quicker access to the East lands. In addition, the expansion of the urban area is the reason of the partial deforestation of the wood.
As far the modern times are concerned, major investments during the last century allowed the expansion of the town in the areas previously occupied by the forest. As a matter of fact, new infrastructures were build, such as a school and some outdoor recreational area in the South-West. Moreover, a new line of shops is now rising on the right side of the river. These commercial area supplies the growing population of the city, which reached 500 homes. In addition, a wider bridge was built over the river which now ends up into a wetland for birds.