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.

33. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2007 - Clay's butcher shop, Abington Street Photo: Kelly Barnes

34. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2007 - Adams in Abington Street Photo: Sharon Lucey

35. Looking Back Abington Street Special
Marks and Spencer being built in Abington Street, Northampton, 1968 or 69 Photo: Chron

36. Looking Back Abington Street Special
2007 - Peacock Place Abington Street Photo: james corbett
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