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The oldest Google Street View images of Nottingham city centre and what they reveal

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The oldest Google Street View images of Nottingham city centre and what they reveal

We all know that Nottingham has been undergoing a transformation in recent years. The demolition of the old Broad Marsh car park and bus station, the construction of the Island Quarter and the ongoing work on the Green Heart are among the major developments that have changed the face of our city.

However, the scale of the transformation is even greater when you compare the city today to around 15 years ago, as is starkly revealed by the city’s earliest Google Street View images. Google Street View, which launched in the US in 2007 before being rolled out worldwide, has been capturing images across Nottingham since 2008.




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While the city has its problems today, many areas have undoubtedly seen major improvements since 2008. Many abandoned and worn-out buildings scattered throughout the city have been updated with newer spaces that are more complementary to the city’s heritage.

Major projects, such as Nottingham College’s new campus on Canal Street, have completely transformed some areas. Below are some of the oldest Google Street View images of Nottingham and the transformations they reveal.

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Canal Street in 2008, with abandoned buildings and bushes on the right side of the street

(Image: Google)

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Canal Street now, with the new Nottingham College building and Broad Marsh Car Park in the background

(Image: Google)

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The corner of Carlton Street in 2008, with the slightly worn arcade dominating the street

(Image: Google)

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The corner of Carlton Street now, with Sainsbury’s Local having replaced the arcade

(Image: Google)

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Further down Carlton Street in 2008, with empty shops dotted around the street

(Image: Google)

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Carlton Street now with all units occupied

(Image: Google)

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Maid Marian Way in 2008, with old buildings dominating the skyline

(Image: Google)

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Maid Marian Way now with newer buildings and more greenery

(Image: Google)

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The Victoria Centre as seen from Shakespeare Street in 2008

(Image: Google)

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The view of the Victoria Centre from Shakespeare Street now, with restaurants occupying the ground floor units

(Image: Google)

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