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]

29. Looking Back Town Centre Special
St Giles Street, Northampton November 27, 1959 Photo: Chron

30. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Central Library Abington Street Northampton Photo: Chron

31. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Marks & Spencer being built in Abington Street, Northampton. Shop opened in 1969. Photo: Chron

32. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Abington Street, Northampton in 1960s with Co-op on right Photo: Chron
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