The
village of Stokeford
The maps indicate several
significant changes in Stokeford village during a period of 80 years.
Overall, it is noticeable that the
the number of houses increased dramatically, while the lands for agricultural
purposes vanished.
In 1930, there were a few houses
on both sides of the only road which ran through the middle of the village of
Stokeford.
By 2010, the local shops had
disappeared and only the Post Office remained.
(*) The two areas of farmland to
the north-east and south-west of the village were converted into residential
areas.
Over the same period, more streets were built,
leading off the main road to give access to additional housing.
Housing was also extended along
the main road.
In addition, the local primary school
opposite the Post Office was enlarged with 2 new blocks.
Gardens formed the centre of the
village in 1930, but by 2010 more houses had been built on this site and the
large house within the grounds was extended to become a retirement home.
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