Northampton as it used to be: 16 pictures of people making the headlines 20 years ago

From retiring nursing staff to the opening of a new all-weather school sports pitch, these are some of the people making the headlines 20 years ago.

All of the photographs were taken by the Chronicle & Echo in February 2006 – are there any faces that you recognise?

5. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

The Saint's Grant Seely opening up new floodlit pitch at Northampton School For Boys. School County Cup Game was played straight after. Photo: Kelly Barnes

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6. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

University of Northampton students learning about how to eat healthily on a budget. Pictured: Jo Galibardi, catering assistant, showing some of the choices available at the Park Restaurant on the University's Park campus. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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7. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

Staff at Northampton General Hospital wearing Loud ties to raise awareness of Bowel cancer. Namesl-r: Charmain Sombach, Georgia Thompson and Debbie Perry. Photo: Northampton General Hospital