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.
9. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Schools Drama Festival, College of Technology, March 16, 1964 Photo: Chron
10. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Miss Ireland at the Cattle Market, October 4, 1968. According to Wikipedia this is June MacMahon who later represented her country in the Miss World pageant, finishing in the top 15. Photo: Chron
11. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Emporium Arcade, The Parade, Market Square, Northampton, February 8, 1971 Photo: Chron
12. Looking Back Lost Faces and Places Special
Children at NGH, December 22, 1959 Photo: Chron
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