22nd October 1931:  Northampton schoolboy William Albert Tuckley raises a dumb-bell weighing 110 pounds above his head, to the amazement of his classmates. Eleven-year-old Tuckley is being trained by Mr French, weightlifting champion of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.  (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)placeholder image
22nd October 1931: Northampton schoolboy William Albert Tuckley raises a dumb-bell weighing 110 pounds above his head, to the amazement of his classmates. Eleven-year-old Tuckley is being trained by Mr French, weightlifting champion of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

How Northamptonshire used to be: 25 pictures of faces, places and events that you've probably never seen before

These incredible images from Northamptonshire’s past show a way of life long since gone.

From sporting activities and leisure pastimes to milestone events and street scenes, these photographs give a fascinating insight into our county.

They will bring back memories for some and, if they do, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected].

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