The three maps illustrate the changes in the area around the River Stour between 1800 and 2000.
Overall, during this 200-year period, the region underwent significant development, with farmland being replaced by industrial and residential areas, as well as the introduction of new facilities such as Bun Hill Park.
Looking at the details, in 1800 the River Stour was mainly natural and agriculture. Farmland for corps occupied the north-west, while farmland for animals was built in the south-east. Woodland was previously situated at the top left corner of the River Stour. In addition, Brindell village was built in the south-west.
By 1900, however, some noticeably changes have occurred. Farmland for animals was removed and made a way for village of Bun Hill and an industry was developed. Moreover, half of purposes remained unchanged such as Farmland for corps, Brindell and Woodland.
However, by 2000 the area experienced further development. The village of Bun Hill expanded in size, and the industrial zone was doubled in number of buildings. In addition, new public facility the Bun Hill park was created between Woodland and farmland for crops. Despite this changes, some features remained the same such as farmland for corps in north-west, the woodland, the village Bun Hill in the south-west and the River Stour running through the middle of the area.
