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]

13. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Marefair, Northampton looking towards Gold Street with Grose Ltd on the left Photo: Chron

14. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Gold Street and Marefair, Northampton late 1950s or early 1960s Photo: Chron

15. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Remembrance parade early 1960s All Saints Church Northampton showing Boots and Gold Street Photo: Chron

16. Looking Back Town Centre Special
July 9, 1964 Jefferys shop, Gold Street, Northampton Photo: Chron


