23 May 2025, The maps show the town of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the main features and making comparison where relevant.

The maps illustrate the development of Stokeford town from 1930 to 2010.

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, it can be seen that River Stoke and the bridge remained unchanged throughout the given period of time,

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many more

houses

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had been constructed by 2010. In 1930, the majority of the city was covered by farmland, located to the southwest and northeast of the area, and there were only about ten

houses

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. There were

also

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two shops adjacent to a post office, both located between the

houses

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. Opposite them, there was a primary school, separated by a small road that led to the bridge. At that time, the town

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had a large house with extensive gardens, sited to the south of the school. In 2010, Stokeford had transformed into a residential area with more than thirty

houses

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, replacing all farmland and shops. The small road was upgraded with two T-junctions and a

curve

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road lined with

houses

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. The large house,

on the other hand

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, had been relocated closer to the school, and its original site was turned into a retirement home. Meanwhile, the post office and the bridge still existed in the same locations as in 1930.