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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Children in school hall, two wielding axes. Clearly in the days before health and safety... Photo: Chron

Red Cross Cadets off on a coach outing Photo: Chron

A horse riding lesson for children in the Northamptonshire countryside Photo: Chron

Pupils in school hall assembly in Northampton in the 1960s Photo: Chron