The map shows the town 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 compare a town, prior to and following the development of the infrastructure.

Overall

, what stands out from the picture is that

whereas

Stokeford used to be a quiet agricultural town, it has undergone a significant transformation to become a heavily residential area with many new developments. If we look at the developments north-western of the town, it can be seen that the shops were knocked down to make way for new houses, and the primary school just opposite

this

area expanded.

Moreover

, the farmland in the northeastern part of the chart was replaced by a new place of residence. In the centre itself, the area where gardens and large houses were located in 1930, the latter got edged and was transformed into a retirement home in 2010.

Furthermore

, a new road connected to the main road, where properties were built across the whole road until the southern part of it.

In addition

, the farmyard was demolished

at the end

of the time period in question.