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.

21. Looking Back Growing Up In The Sixties Special

A children's choir in a recording studio in Northampton Photo: Chron

Children playing games in large hall Photo: Chron

Schoolchildren at harvest festival Photo: Chron

This image shows a Scout group in Northampton welcoming a special guest Photo: Chron