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VE day street party in the Headlands in 1945

How Northampton used to be: 30 pictures of faces and places of our town from years gone by

These pictures from the Chronicle & Echo’s archives offer a fascinating insight into faces and places from Northampton’s past.

Some of the buildings featured have long since gone, others are still here but look very different. The people featured may bring back memories for those in the pictures, or for their friends, families and colleagues. But, no matter what, they show just how Northampton used to be...and how some wish it still was.

If the pictures do bring back memories, please email [email protected]

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