The provided maps illustrate the transformation of the village of Stokeford over an eighty-year period, from 1930 to 2010. Overall, the village experienced substantial urbanisation, with a notable increase in housing and the conversion of former green spaces into residential areas.
In 1930, Stokeford was a relatively small settlement. The primary infrastructure included a bridge in the north, a primary school, and a cluster of shops and a post office along the main road. The majority of the surrounding land was dedicated to farmland, with a large house and private gardens situated in the southeast. The River Stoke flowed along the western boundary of the village.
By 2010, the village had expanded considerably. The most striking change was the proliferation of new houses, which were built across areas that were previously farmland. While the bridge and the post office remained, the primary school was enlarged to accommodate growth. Furthermore, the large house and its gardens were replaced by a retirement home. The overall layout became more densely populated, reflecting a shift from a rural, agricultural community to a more developed residential village.