MAP 2

The diagrams illustrate some changes to a small island which has been developed for tourism
 MAP 1
The maps show the changes in the village of Wells-on-the-Water in the UK between 1985 and 2010

The maps reveal developments in the British village of Wells-on-the-Water over a 25-year period.
Overall, it is clear that Wells-on-the-Water developed from a small, agricultural village to a larger
and more commercial settlement.

The most notable development was that the forest north of Woods Drive was cleared and replaced
with a new commercial area. A new access road, Queen’s Drive, was constructed which connected
Woods Drive to the area north east of the village. New shops were constructed along both Woods
Drive and Queen’s Drive. In the south of the village, Mansion Lane was extended, and a bridge was
built allowing access across the river. New houses were constructed on both sides of Mansion
Lane. All of this construction seriously reduced the amount of farmland around the village. The old
farmhouse and the post office at the western end of Mansion Lane were demolished and replaced
with a park. The post office was relocated to one of the new buildings on Queen’s Drive.

The largest building in the village in both years was the mansion. However, by 2010 it had been
converted into a care home. Likewise, the old factory was converted into luxury flats. Only
Mansion Gardens remained unchanged throughout the period.