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]

25. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Lawes hardware shop, corner of Wellingborough Road and Bostock Avenue, Northampton, November 23, 1970 Photo: Chron

26. Looking Back Town Centre Special
A row of shops in Wellingborough Road, Northampton, date unknown Photo: Chron

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

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


