The two maps illustrate the developments that occurred in the village of Stokeford over an 80-year period from 1930 to 2010.
Overall, Stokeford underwent a complete transformation from a largely agricultural settlement into a dense residential area. The most significant changes include the massive expansion of housing and the repurposing of existing large structures, alongside the total disappearance of farmland.
In 1930, the village was characterized by two large areas of farmland to the northeast and southwest, separated by a main road running north to south. By 2010, both areas of farmland had been entirely replaced by residential estates, with several new side roads branching off the main thoroughfare to accommodate the increased number of houses.
To the west of the main road, the original shops and post office saw changes; while the post office remained, the shops were demolished to make way for further housing. On the eastern side, the primary school was significantly extended by adding two new wings. Perhaps the most notable structural change occurred in the southeast: the “Large House” and its surrounding gardens were converted into a retirement home, which was also expanded with additional functional buildings. Despite these extensive developments, the bridge over the River Stroke in the north remained unchanged.