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.

5. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Boots new store on the corner of Gold Street and Drapery, Northampton, September 12, 1959 Photo: Chron

6. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Fire at C Butts yard, October 30, 1963 Photo: Chron

7. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
West Haddon carnival, August 5, 1957 Photo: Chron

8. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Victoria Road, Northampton, February 1, 1967 between Wellingborough Road and Billing Road Photo: Chron
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