How Northampton used to be: 40 pictures of more lost faces and places

By David Summers

Published 19th Sep 2025, 15:07 BST

Those who have lived in Northampton for decades look back with fondness at the 1960s.

And those who have moved to the town since look back with a fascination of how their town used to be.

The Chronicle & Echo has taken another dip into our archive and found 40 more pictures of faces and places that have long since changed.

Drapery, Northampton and Jos Tebbutt's Printing Works building and entrance to the Fish Market, February 11, 1959

1. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special

Drapery, Northampton and Jos Tebbutt's Printing Works building and entrance to the Fish Market, February 11, 1959 Photo: Chron

Mercury & Herald beauty competition contestants at Collins, March 7, 1968

2. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special

Mercury & Herald beauty competition contestants at Collins, March 7, 1968 Photo: Chron

Saints v Moseley, January 11, 1958

3. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special

Saints v Moseley, January 11, 1958 Photo: Chron

St Alban's Youth Fellowship square dance, January 14, 1959

4. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special

St Alban's Youth Fellowship square dance, January 14, 1959 Photo: Chron