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?

9. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

The Start of the Northampton National Bowls Championships 2006. The Mayor, Sally Beardsworth with her husband Mike and Roger Carter, Dave Masters and Trevor Costall Photo: james corbett

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10. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

Northampton Sea Cadets at T.S Laforey (Training Ship) Nunn Mills, prepare for inspection by Commodore Laurie Brokenshire and defend their title of Best UK Unit. Photo: james corbett

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11. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

Northampton Golf Club Ladies day. Viv Jones, Sylvia Trout, Jennie Woods and Judy Keates Photo: james corbett

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12. Looking Back 20 Years Ago Special

Rotary Club Cheque presentation of £2,600 to Rotary's Africa Hope Appeal. Cheque being presented by Northampton Rotary President, Rosemary Good, to Rotary District international Chairman, Chris Chew. Photo: Kelly Barnes

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