The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The maps compare the structural developments and the transformation of a

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called Stockford between 1930 and 2010. A glance at the maps reveals that Stockford

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in 1930 had fewer

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and extended farmland but witnessed rapid housing development afterwards. As is observed, Stockford

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is located at the east of the River Stoke. Parallel to

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river, the main

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has connected a bridge

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the farthest northeast side of the

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in both maps. A few

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on both sides of the

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, two shops and a post office on the west side of the

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were present in

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in 1930.

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, an elementary school, a large garden and a connecting

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to the bridge were on the east of

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. Two large farmlands were quite visible on the early map which disappeared in the latter one. The 2010's map reveals that the post office, the bridge and the primary school remained unaltered, though, the school building was enlarged. The shops disappeared and the garden with many of its trees was compromised to build more accommodation facilities. The large house was converted into a retirement home with some extensions to its structure. On top of that, the number of

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increased remarkably and these

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were built on the previously existing farmlands and gardens.