Two given maps above compare how the town of Langley changed between years 1910 and 1950. Overall, the town underwent significant changes including modernisation and shrinking of the residential areas and improvement of public facilities and removing the factory.
Looking first at Langley town of 1910’s, there used to be a railway line in the southern part of the town and cottages that belonged to railway workers in the southeast, next to the unused land. Furthermore, in the western side of the area, there were line of Townhouses on both sides of the Jordan street, which continued from railway to the northern end of the town. The second main street of Langley had been Sherman Street, having houses on both sides and ending between Laundry and Cafe. There was also a Store next to the Laundry. The factory had been situated in the north, and the second wasteland stretched to the northeast.
In contrast to the previous appearance, the latest structure of the town was much more convenient for people, with recreational facilities and modernized living areas. From biggest changes, all the buildings in the western part of Langley were removed and the new Sherman Park was built with the children’s playground were built to the left of New Lane Street. Three new stores were introduced to the to right side of the street. The houses around the Jordan Street were demolished, and three new flats were constructed on the left side of the street. Moreover, large constructions were completed in the northern part of Langley, replacing the old factory, with three Sherman mansions and reopening the Laundry and Cafe.