The maps illustrate the transformations of the village of Stokeford that have taken place over a period of 80 years. Over the 80-year period depicted in the maps, Stokeford underwent some major changes, with a dramatic increase in residential areas and a corresponding reduction in farmland being the most noticeable.
River Stoke runs from North East to South West and it maintained this course during the 80 years. Also, the road that runs through the village from North to South direction along with the bridge remained unchanged. In addition, the post office stayed the same.
During this period, the farmlands in the south and north-east were replaced by a number of houses. There was an expansion of the road network on both sides of the main road and all houses were constructed along the roads. Moreover, the shops were replaced with houses. While the primary school was expanded, the garden was reduced by 50 percent and it gave way to road and residential development. Furthermore, the large house in the garden was changed to a retirement home.
The maps illustrate the transformations of the village of
Stokeford
that have taken place over a period of 80 years. Over the 80-year period depicted in the maps,
Stokeford
underwent
some
major
changes
, with a dramatic increase in residential areas and a corresponding reduction in farmland being the most noticeable.
River Stoke runs from North East to South West and it maintained this course during the 80 years.
Also
, the
road
that runs through the village from North to South direction along with the bridge remained unchanged.
In addition
, the post office stayed the same.
During this period, the farmlands in the south and north-east
were replaced
by a number of
houses
. There was an expansion of the
road
network on both sides of the main
road
and all
houses
were constructed
along the
roads
.
Moreover
, the shops
were replaced
with
houses
. While the primary school
was expanded
, the garden was
reduced
by 50 percent and it gave way to
road
and residential development.
Furthermore
, the large
house
in the garden was
changed
to a retirement home.