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.
9. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Saira Khan from the television show "The Apprentice" giving a talk to school pupils about higher Education, The talk and visit was held at Northampton University, Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe. September 15, 2006 Photo: Kelly Barnes
10. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Overstone Primary School unveiling a collage based on the theme of the environment. Pictured: John Chapman, chairman of Northampton decorative and fine arts society, Oliver Steadman, 9, Ella Coulton, 8 Aimee Gilkes, 8, Alex Pattison, 10, Adam Barker, 9, Lauren Burgess, 9 and Kathy Stevens, textile artist. September 15, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
11. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Northampton Museum and Art gallery -Church's Shoes exhibition. September 16, 2006 Photo: James Corbett
12. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Suspect Bomb in phone box outside the Chronicle & Echo Offices in Northampton - Police close of streets in the town centre. September 9, 2006 Photo: LILY CANTER