The maps illustrate the evolution of a town called Westley from 1815 to the present.
Overall, the town has been subjected to a massive transformation over the years, with the advancement of businesses, a robust infrastructure network, and excellent shopping and recreation facilities. The town seems to be somewhat industrialized, with all the agricultural fields and woody areas being removed.
Initially, the town was less organized, with a multitude of houses scattered in the middle. Numerous fields were available for agricultural practices, and the Lenten woods added lush greenery to the town along with Lake Lenten. The road facilities were somewhat advanced, and the Twine Toll Bridge, which was constructed over the River Twine, connected Westley and London. A market square was built near a residential area, and a town hall was established adjacent to that. A church for the spiritual nourishment and the coach inn can be observed in the town plan, while to the north-east side a lord Westley’s house was situated.
The town’s contemporary design depicts a modernized appearance with fields and the twine bridge having been replaced by a railway system, and the Lenten woods are cleared to build the Lenten housing estate. The road system is expanded further, and plenty of area is allocated for business and residential areas. Land is allocated for a sports Centre, museum, West Gale Shopping Centre, and a cinema for the entertainment and pleasure of residents. The Lord Westley’s house is replaced with the Red Lion and Lenten Hotel. The town is greatly modernized, with only Lake Lenten, River Twine, market square, and town hall remained consistent. Collectively, the town evolved from a suburb to an urban.