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.
17. Looking back at Northampton in 2009
St Giles Street and the Fish Street junction (left). Turkish restaurant Marmaris (left) is still going strong to this day. Baroque nightclub (top left) closed down during the Covid pandemic and has since reopened as Velvet cocktail bar. Twenty-Seven Red sandwich shop (right) is now a Turkish Barbers. Photo: Google
18. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009
St John's outdoor Car Park. The site was converted into University of Northampton's St John's student halls of residence in 2013, which is still there today. Photo: Google
19. Looking back at Northampton in 2009
The much-loved former Oliver Adams bakery on Wood Hill. The property is now occupied by Jackson Grundy estate agents. Photo: Google
20. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009
St Giles Street. Abraxas Cookshop (left) is still going strong after decades in business. The former Jack Haddon florists (right). Photo: Google