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.

13. Looking Back Growing Up In The Sixties Special

School pupils with map and pictures of Switzerland. Sign on map says Switzerland Easter 1966 and Bernese Oberland Photo: Chron

Gladstone School Northampton, May Queen is crowned Photo: Chron

Cubs in front of bus going on a trip Photo: Chron

A mother and son with their pet rabbit Photo: Chron