Northampton as it used to be: 32 pictures of children growing up in the 1960s when life was a lot different

These latest images from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo show children growing up in the town in the 1960s.

Arguably a simpler time, long before mobile phones, consoles and social media, these pictures show children at play and at school.

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This image, again undated and without a location, shows a group of young girls playing outside. Photo: Chron

This picture was taken at a harvest festival in the 1960s Photo: Chron

May Day celebrations at Gladstone School, Northampton, children in sailor suits dancing Photo: Chron

A school graduation in 1966 Photo: Chron