Take a look back at 30 Google Maps pictures of what Northampton town centre looked like back in 2009.
Google Maps' street view feature allows users to virtually traverse the streets of Northampton as they were in 2009.
This newspaper has scouted out the town on Google Maps back in 2009, screenshotting streets and places of note in the town centre.
In the span of 14 years, Northampton has undergone huge changes, and these snapshots provide a unique window into the town's evolution.
One striking observation from the images of 2009 show how the internet has changed the landscape of the High Street, with many products just a click of a button away instead of a trip into town.
As technology continues to advance and capture our surroundings, these digital archives will undoubtedly be cherished by future generations, offering them glimpses into the town's ever-evolving story.
Click through our gallery to see what the town looked like in 2009.
9. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009
Dychurch Lane. Another iconic restaurant in this street, The original Buddies Diner USA. Buddies USA had been a fixture around Northamptonshire since this first restaurant opened in 1981. The restaurant was well known and loved to diners in Northamptonshire for its huge menu, which featured more than 50 burgers named after pop culture icons including Shrek, Chewbacca and Spider Man. Bosses at the branch put their decision to close the restaurant in 2020 down to coronavirus and a disagreement with landlords. Photo: Google
10. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009
Looking on to the Drapery from Mercer's Row you can see Circus, which is still open today, and the former Carphone Warehouse and H.Samuel stores. Photo: Google
11. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009
The old Revolution bar in Bridge Street closed down in 2020 and has since been replaced with the highly successful Playhouse project. Photo: Google
12. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009
Derngate. The plot of land where the successful Northampton Filmhouse is now used to be three green benches and a footpath. Photo: Google