JUST a quick look on Google Maps reveals how various areas of Warrington have changed over the years.

The street view tool allows you to explore locations and provides snapshots of all the way back from 2009.

Using this in Warrington, it can be seen how much the town has changed, with some parts unrecognisable.

We had a look at the then and now shots of some well-known venues and streets including Warrington Market, Junction NINE Retail Park, and Chester Road.

Here are seven examples of how Warrington has changed over the years:

Warrington Guardian: Academy Way in March 2009 v September 2021

Warrington Guardian: Chester Road in March 2009 v October 2022

Warrington Guardian: Winwick Road in April 2009 v October 2022

Warrington Guardian: Wilson Patten Street in April 2009 v August 2022

Warrington Guardian: Winwick Street in April 2009 v September 2021

Warrington Guardian: Bridge Street in October 2009 v November 2020

Warrington Guardian: Junction NINE Retail Park in April 2009 v June 2023