The maps illustrate how the neighbouring villages of Meadowside and Fonton have developed between 1962 and the present.
Overall, both settlements expanded gradually until they eventually merged. A main road was constructed between the two villages, and several amenities were added, transforming Meadowside into a suburb over the period.
In 1962, the two villages were separate and small, with almost no facilities. Meadowside had only a short road, while Fonton was served by a railway line.
By 1985, both areas had grown noticeably, and a main road was built, linking the two villages. Another road extended northwards through Meadowside. During this period, a housing estate, a leisure complex, and a superstore were developed for residents in Meadowside.
At present, the two settlements have expanded further and have now merged. Meadowside has been transformed into a suburb, and new facilities have been added between the two areas, including a railway station, a hotel, and a business park serving both communities.
