These incredible images from Northampton in the past come from the archives of Getty Images.
There are some enchanting photographs that capture moments in time and examples of the social history of our town.
Enjoy...
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20th February 1964: Uppers being stitched at a shoe factory in Northampton. (Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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16th October 1936: A man works on a pair of shoes with scooped-out heels for actress Marlene Dietrich, at a Northampton factory. (Photo by Fred Morley/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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12th March 1937: Roadmen inspect a giant boot made especially made for Northampton Football Club. (Photo by Ward/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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circa 1950: Shoemakers at work in the hand-sewing room helping with post-war trade at Sticklands, Northampton. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)