Well, these photographs are a snapshot in time 19 years ago and are just some of the news stories featured in the Chronicle & Echo.
From a French market in Market Square to a suspected bomb in the town centre, these images offer a fascinating insight into news from years gone by.
1. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Healthy Roadshow at Northampton General Hospital. Set up by the PCT and Northampton Council for Hospital staff. Nurse Lystra Cunningham tucking into an apple from her free gift bag in September 2006 Photo: Kelly Barnes
2. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Northampton Samba Band at the Wooldale Centre for learning, Caroline Chisholm School on September 28, 2006 Photo: Tracey Chambers
3. Looking Back September 2006 Special
DJ Class at Northampton Academy, Weston Favell, Northampton, student having lessons on how to mix, sing and DJ on decks with tutors from the community radio foundation. Pictured are Kevin Holmes and Mark Dean (Kevin is AKA K Kandi K!). Pictured on September 29, 2006 Photo: Louise O'callaghan
4. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Mike O'Donnell pictured with the globe from the old fountain on market square, currently with The Art and Museum of Northampton on The Guildhall in town. September 29, 2006 Photo: Louise O'callaghan