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]
17. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Gold Street, Northampton, November 23, 1961 Photo: Chron
18. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Boots new department store on corner of Gold Street and Drapery, Northampton town centre, September 12, 1959 Photo: Chron
19. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Gold Street Christmas lights, November 29, 1960. Traders in Gold Street always had a good display of decorations as they bought lights which had adorned Regent Street, London, the previous Christmas! Photo: Chron
20. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Lorry accident outside Saddlers pub in Bridge Street, Northampton 1967-ish Photo: Chron