The maps illustrate how a part of the Shalton village changed between 1910 and 2010. Overall, there are notable changes, particularly in building types and available services. The area evolved from a typical rural settlement with a few independent shops to a residential area with a modern commercial network.
In 1910, the road network consisted of three main roads: London Road running from southeast to northwest, School Road from southwest to northeast, and High Street at the bottom connecting the two. In the center of the three roads stood a large house, dotted with a few scattered trees. To the south of these, on High Street, there was a grocery, a bakery, and a house in the middle. On the opposite side stood two more houses. School was located to the left of School Road, and a butchery was in proximity to the large house, along with a house where two roads join on the north. On the opposite side of this house was a post office, at the end of London Road.
By 2010, the village had undergone significant changes. The large house and trees were removed to make way for a road that branched off from London Road and five houses. There was now a cafe where the grocer’s once stood, while a new house replaced the baker’s with two additional houses on the other side. The area previously occupied by the butcher’s shop and a nearby house was redeveloped into a supermarket with an adjacent parking lot, whereas the house was converted into a bank. London Road also saw significant changes, with four houses being constructed. Despite these changes, some features, including the post office and school, remained intact.