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]
33. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Christmas decorations in Abington Street, Northampton, date unknown Photo: Chron
34. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Christmas decorations in Abington Square, Northampton with Bradlaugh statue early 1960s Photo: Chron
35. Looking Back Town Centre Special
December 1969 Abington Street, Northampton with Watts and Finefare supermarket Photo: Chron
36. Looking Back Town Centre Special
Abington Street, Northampton, visit of Queen, July 9, 1965. She had lunch at the Town Hall,visited Church's shoe factory before going to Althorp. Photo: Chron