Taken from our archives and our nostalgia books, Looking Back, produced by former assistant editor of the Chronicle & Echo, Peter Clarke, we’ve put together a gallery of photographs of some of the town’s most iconic buildings.
All the pictures were taken from our collection of glass negatives. Many of those negatives were left uncaptioned and, over the years, Peter put together information about the pictures with the help of readers. West Northamptonshire Council now looks after the collection of glass negatives.
If you have any memories of our town’s old buildings, or have photographs of Northampton in the past that you would like to share, send them to us using our online portal, Your World.
1. Looking Back
Aerial pic of County Ground, Northampton, date unknown Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
2. Looking Back
Top of Newland in Northampton before demolition to make way for Grosvenor Centre Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo
3. Looking Back
Old Bluecoat School, Bridge Street, Northampton, February 6, 1968 Photo: -
4. Looking Back
Technical College extensions, March 19, 1960 Photo: Northampton Chronicle & Echo