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]

21. Looking Back Town Centre Special
St John's Church, Bridge Street, Northampton, January 1, 1969 Photo: Chron

22. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Commercial Street Garage on corner of Adams Avenue and Wellingborough Road, Northampton. Photo: Chron

23. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, April 23, 1971 Photo: Chron

24. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Smash and grab at an electrical store in Wellingborough Road, Northampton, August 3, 1961 Photo: Chron


