The two maps illustrate the changes that took place in the town of Stokeford between 1930 and 2010.
Overall, Stokeford experienced significant development over the 80-year period. The town became considerably more residential, with large areas of farmland replaced by housing. Despite these changes, some key features, such as the bridge, the river, the primary school, and the post office, remained in the same locations.
In 1930, Stokeford was largely rural. There were extensive areas of farmland to the north-east and south-west of the river. The town centre contained a small number of houses, along with shops and a post office situated near the main road. A primary school, gardens, and a large house were located to the east of the river.
By 2010, most of the farmland had been cleared to make way for new housing developments. The area previously occupied by gardens and the large house was replaced by a retirement home and additional residential buildings. The number of houses increased dramatically, especially along the river and surrounding the primary school.
In summary, Stokeford transformed from a predominantly agricultural village into a much more densely populated residential town, while retaining several of its original public buildings.