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.
5. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Mark Taylor, a parent Govenor at White Hills Primary school, Kingsthorpe, returning with Ben Jagger from a four day charity cycle, from Snowdonia in North Wales to Northampton. September 20, 2006 Photo: Kelly Barnes
6. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Kevin Stoney, committee member from Northampton Arts Collective at the exhibition at the Indoor Market. September 21, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
7. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Rachel Furner from Northampton High School, who has won a piano through a BBC Fame Academy Bursar. September 21, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
8. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Northampton aerial photograph taken by the Chron Photo: Kelly Barnes