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. Write at least 150 words.

The two maps illustrate how the

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of Stokeford, situated on the east bank of the River Stoke

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changed over an

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period from 1930 to 2010. There was considerable development of the settlement over these years and it was gradually transformed from a small rural

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into a largely residential area. The most notable change is the presence of housing in 2010

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the areas that were farmland back in 1930. New roads were constructed on

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land and many residential properties

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. In response to the considerable increase in population, the primary

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was extended to around double the size of the previous building. Whilst the post office remained as a

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amenity, the two shops that can be seen to the north-west of the school in 1930, no longer existed by 2010, having been replaced by houses. There

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used to be an extensive property standing in its own large gardens situated to the

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of the school. At some time between 1930 and 2010,

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was extended and converted into a retirement home.

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was another significant transformation for the

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