The three maps illustrate the evolution of the town Brinell and its surrounding areas over a 200-year period, in years 1800, 1900, and 2000.
Overall, the area experienced significant alterations, turning into a more recreational and residential zone. Notable changes include the expansion of Brindell town and Bun Hill village, along with the construction of a park . It is evident that space designated to a farmland shrank over two centuries.
In 1800, the area was largely covered with natural greenery. In detail, the river Stour ran through the center of the area, with a farmland for crops located in the northwestern corner. A woodland occupied the northeastern corner, facing a farmland used for animals. Brinell town was situated in the southwestern part of the area.
By 1900, the most of the area remained untouched, with the exception of the southwestern corner. The farmland that previously occupied this space had been replaced by Bun Hill village, serving to accommodate workers employed in nearby industries.
By the twenty-first century, dramatic changes had been observed in the area. Specifically, the land was expanded towards the riverside, enlarging the width of Brindell town, Bun Hill as well as the woodland for the introduction of Bun Hill park. Similarly, Bun Hill was also expanded northward, with a noticeable increase in the number of industrial buildings. However, the farmland and the river Stour were reduced in size.