But it is ever changing, as these pictures from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo’s archives show.
Some of these shops are long since gone, others remain but look somewhat different. Either way, this gallery of pictures will bring back memories of shopping in the town centre in years gone by.

53. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2009 - Primark, Abington Street, Northampton Photo: DAMIAN LAW

54. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2009 - British heart foundation relaunching on Abington Street by the Mayor Brian Markham Photo: Tracey Chambers

55. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2009 - Marks and Spencer Penny Bazaar. People queuing to get in. Abington Street. Photo: Kelly Cooper

56. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2009 - Summer shoppers on Abington Street Photo: Lydia Stott
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