Take a look at 30 Google Maps pictures of what Northampton town centre looked like back in 2009

Do you remember when the town looked like this?

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.

21. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009

St Peter's Way. Oddbins, National Tyres and the former gas holder site. Gas production is believed to have stopped in or around 1968, with the gas holders then remaining in use for storage until 2014. The site, known as Four Waterside, has been a wasteland since 2014. However, the council recently announced that it has reached a “milestone” in the £9 million regeneration project for Four Waterside and Marefair and have selected a development partner for the project. Photo: Google

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22. Looking back at Northampton town centre in 2009

Drapery. The former Style of London sports and designer wear shop (left), and the iconic former Debenhams store (right) was demolished in 2022 to make way for 200 student flats. Photo: Google