This photograph is captioned as "Raphael Tuck's party"

placeholder image — This photograph is captioned as "Raphael Tuck's party"

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

By David Summers

Published 9th Jan 2026, 14:21 BST

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.

Children look out at the horses at what we think is Towcester Racecourse

29. Looking Back Growing Up In The Sixties Special

Children look out at the horses at what we think is Towcester Racecourse Photo: Chron