And these photographs from the Chronicle & Echo’s archive give a fascinating insight into how it used to be. Images taken by our photographers in the 1960s and 1970s, with a few from the 1950s, show how Abington Street, Welly Road, Bridge Street and others used to look...and of course, Market Square.
If they bring back memories for you, or if you have any of your pictures you’d like to share, please email me at [email protected]

1. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Gold Street-Drapery junction, Northampton town centre, October 10, 1968 Photo: x

2. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Royal visit 1965 in Abington Street, Northampton Photo: Chron

3. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Roadworks in Abington Square, Northampton, August 5, 1968 Photo: Chron

4. Looking Back Town Centre Special
March 12, 1966 - Mr Wright (Cons) canvassing on Northampton Market Square. Photo: Chron
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