The Map Below shows the changes that occurred to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

the maps show the town of Willington in three different moments of history (1780, 1860 and 2000).

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, the town population grew over the centuries, resulting in the progressive rise in the

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of residency buildings,

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the native trees were gradually cut down in order to make space for new constructions. between 1790 and 1860 a bridge was built across the river located on the west side of the maps. in the same period, the

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of farms fell by

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half (from four to two),

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the

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of houses increased by a hundred units, hitting 200 homes in 1860.

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, a road was constructed at the north of the town. by 2000, the

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of residency buildings had increased by more than

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half, reaching 500 units. meanwhile, five shops were erected along the southern-east side of the river. another road was constructed, connecting the houses to the facility buildings (two schools and three sports fields) located south, which completely replaced the old forest.

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south, a wetland for birds was designed.