The diagram below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown in 1700 and 2000

Two maps depict the layout of the settlement called Bridgetown and its changes over a

300

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300-year

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rural area was modernised , and new types of facilities have been created for the residents of the town. Bridge and Market place remained unchanged, whilst bypass and railway were added to

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place

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with, in 1700, there was a bridge which was over a river in the centre of the village. The

Castle

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was located near the river. In front of the

Castle

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, several trees covered the front side of the

castle

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. On the western side of the town, the marketplace was next to the trees. To the east, there was a large farmland which covered nearly

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community Passing approximately 3 centuries, the town faced

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the

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enormous changes. The

castle

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was converted to a local school for the inhabitants of Bridgetown, making it convenient for them. Woodland stayed unchanged with additional plants. The market decreased in size to maintain enough space for

railway

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the railway

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. The railway was constructed running from east to west, improving connectivity. The grass of the farmland has been allocated for calves and sheep consumption recently. Except for the bridge, the bypass generated a crossing of the river in

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shape.

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The diagram below show the changes of a town called Bridgetown in 1700 and 2000

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