4 contrasting scenes which show striking changes to Derby's landscape captured by Google

By Colin Ainscough

Published 21st Sep 2023, 10:42 BST

As time passes it's easy to forget just how much some parts of Derby have changed in the last 10 to 15 years

We searched Google maps for the most striking changes to Derby in the last 10-15 years, and while Google may have only fully recorded some of the changes since 2009, we think you'll be quite surprised by how much some things have changed in this relatively short period of time.

Which transformations stick out most in your mind? Let us know by emailing [email protected] and we'l add them to this list.

Before the Marina was built Willington Lake was a private fishery. This is how Mercia Marina looked back in 2009 shortly after reopening following initial construction work.

1. Mercia Marina 2009

Before the Marina was built Willington Lake was a private fishery. This is how Mercia Marina looked back in 2009 shortly after reopening following initial construction work. | Google

Fast-forward 14 years and this is how Mercia Marina now looks following the construction of The Boardwalk in 2016. The development brought 6 boutique retailers, offices and a two storey bar and restaurant to the site.

2. Mercia Marina 2023

Fast-forward 14 years and this is how Mercia Marina now looks following the construction of The Boardwalk in 2016. The development brought 6 boutique retailers, offices and a two storey bar and restaurant to the site. | Google

Remember when Derby's main shopping centre was a Westfield? Since 2012 the site has also been called Intu.

3. Derbion Shopping Centre 2012

Remember when Derby's main shopping centre was a Westfield? Since 2012 the site has also been called Intu. | Google

Along with the new name there have also been a few changes to the retailers at the shopping centre since 2012.

4. Derbion Shopping Centre 2023

Along with the new name there have also been a few changes to the retailers at the shopping centre since 2012. | Google

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