We’ve delved into their archive to find 27 fascinating images of Northampton’s past that provide a snapshot of people who lived, worked and played in Northampton from a period of time up to more than 100 years ago.
25. Looking Back
December 1939. Aircraftsman RF Adcock assists his grandmother, Mrs Sarah Adcock of Northampton, in cutting her 106th birthday cake decorated with 106 candles at her party. On the right of the picture can be seen her youngest son, who is 57 years of age and whom she still calls 'baby'. Mrs Adcock will be remembered as being the oldest woman to fly in an aeroplane not long ago. She can recall three major wars. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive
26. Looking Back
Eight Year Old Dancing Twins Win Championship, Little Nancy Munks, aged eight, who won the All-England Dancing Championship for 1934 out of 5,000 entrants, has a twin sister, Mollie, who won the championship last year at the age of seven. They live at Northampton. - The clever dancing twins - who are extremely alike - photographed at the Northampton home, Northampton. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive
27. Looking Back
circa 1950: Shoemakers at work in the hand-sewing room helping with post-war trade at Sticklands, Northampton. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: Fox Photos
28. Looking Back
22nd April 1910: Motor cars and spectators at Queen Eleanor's Cross, Northampton, on the 10th anniversary of the 1,000 miles trial. Lord Montague is in the car on extreme left. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: Topical Press Agency