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.
17. Looking Back September 2006 Special
Time Village and Family History Fair held at Northampton University, Boughton Green Road. Pictured, Jenny Moran from the Records office. September 3, 2006 Photo: Kelly Barnes
18. Looking Back September 2006 Special
BBC Radio Northampton presenter Bernie Keith with magician David Penn, locking up a box with a Chronicle headline prediction inside. September 5, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
19. Looking Back September 2006 Special
New army recruits at an enlistment event at the Northampton Army Recruitment Office. September 5, 2006 Photo: Sharon Lucey
20. Looking Back September 2006 Special
David Gauld, Chief of Biomedical Scientist Microbiology, retiring from Northampton General Hospital after 40 years. David's boss, Dr Minassian saying thank you. September 1, 2006 Photo: Chronicle & Echo