The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010.

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of Stokeford changed between 1930 and 2010.

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, the

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became more developed during the period. Most of the farmland was replaced by houses, and a retirement home was built.

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, some places

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as the river, the bridge, shops, the post office, and the primary

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stayed the same. In 1930, Stokeford was a small

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. There were large areas of farmland to the east and south of the River Stoke. A few houses were located near the shops and the post office in the north-west. There was

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a large house with gardens in the south-east, close to the primary school. By 2010, many new houses had been built

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on the former farmland. Several new streets appeared

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the east of the river and around the primary school. The large house and its gardens were removed and replaced with a retirement home.

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, the bridge remained in the same position. In conclusion, Stokeford changed from a small farming

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into a modern place over the

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years.