The maps provide a comparison between the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010, showcasing the changes in its layout and infrastructure over this time period.
Overall, while the northern and western parts of Stokeford remained largely unchanged, significant alterations in housing and amenities took place in other areas.
In 2010, the bridge area remained consistent with its 1930 counterpart. To the southeast of the bridge, farmland was replaced with two housing developments, and a new road was constructed between them. Moving towards the west, the shops were replaced to make room for additional residences. Adjacent to the eastern housing developments, the primary school was expanded. Further southeast, the large house was transformed into a ‘retirement home,’ with a reduction in its surrounding garden space. At the southern end, another farmland near the River Stoke was converted to residential plots.
Furthermore, a notable shift was the relocation of the post office and primary school to a new centralized location. The original shops were removed entirely, and the area previously occupied by a single large house and gardens was repurposed for a retirement home. The farmland areas in 1930 were progressively transformed into housing plots by 2010, reflecting the increased demand for residential spaces in Stokeford.