Original sentence: Despite the proximity of the Birmingham conurbation, the built up area of the city is concealed by hills to the north and the landscape retains a rural  aspect.Much of its development occurred between the wars, with very many houses built between the 1940s and 1970s, and some newer redbrick development.Northeast are Cofton Hackett and the Bittell Reservoirs, with the Birmingham and Worcester Canal running alongside.Originating from the development of the railway, Barnt Green has always been a commuter settlement.The area provides an environment for wildlife, including birds, foxes and badgers.The early  establishment  of Barnt Green as a village began with the construction ofThe Victoria pub, originally built as a temperance house  at the turn of the century.The majority of the village is a product of the 20th century.When the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway was completed in 1840 the only buildings present (see map of 1880) were Barnt Green House (probably the oldest recorded bearer of the name Barnt Green), the buildings which made up the railway station and Sandhills Farm which dates from the 15th century)
Edited sentence: A great deal of its development occurred between the wars, with very many houses built between the 1940s and 1970s, and some newer redbrick development.Despite the proximity of the Birmingham conurbation, the area still provides an environment for wildlife, including birds, foxes and badgers.Northeast is Cofton Hackett and the Bittell Reservoirs, with the Birmingham and Worcester Canal running alongside.Rooted from the development of the railway, Barnt Green has always been a commuter settlement.The area retains a rural feel as Birmingham is concealed by hills to the north.The first shoots of today's village came with the The Victoria pub, built as a temperance house  at the turn of the century.The vast bulk of the village is a product of the 20th century.When the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway was completed in 1840 the only buildings present (see map of 1880) were Barnt Green House (probably the oldest recorded bearer of the name Barnt Green), the buildings which made up the railway station and Sandhills Farm (which is dated from the 15th century)