Much about our high streets appears the same as it was ten years ago, but a lot has also changed in the past decade once you start looking into the detail.

On Friday, we took a look back at how the centre of Watford looked in 2012 and 2009 and recalled some of the shops and businesses that have either disappeared, changed names or perhaps relocated to other premises in the town.

The focus now switches to Rickmansworth as, again using Google Maps, we take a journey back to August 2012 and remember some of the shops that were trading in the High Street then.

Watford Observer: This pub was called Druids in August 2012This pub was called Druids in August 2012 (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: This flooring business was one of the first shops in Rickmansworth High Street at the Marks & Spencer endThis flooring business was one of the first shops in Rickmansworth High Street at the Marks & Spencer end (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: A short way along towards the junction with Station Road was Master BathroomsA short way along towards the junction with Station Road was Master Bathrooms (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: Did you ever buy a card or gift from here?Did you ever buy a card or gift from here? (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: This clothing shop closed earlier this yearThis clothing shop closed earlier this year (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: The van was obscuring the view of this pizzeria and wine bar in August 2012The van was obscuring the view of this pizzeria and wine bar in August 2012 (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: Independent greengrocers have been lost from so many high streets across the countryIndependent greengrocers have been lost from so many high streets across the country (Image: Google Street View)

Watford Observer: This well known card shop chain had a branch in Rickmansworth 11 years agoThis well known card shop chain had a branch in Rickmansworth 11 years ago (Image: Google Street View)