Northampton as it used to be: 34 pictures of children at school and play in the 1980s and 1990s

By David Summers

Published 2nd Oct 2025, 14:33 BST

Updated 3rd Oct 2025, 08:32 BST

To those of us of a certain age, thinking of the 1980s and the 1990s as nostalgia seems very strange.

But many of these photographs are four decades old and show children growing up in a different time. From school pictures to the opening of the Disney store in Northampton, these fantastic pictures show youngsters at school and at play.

If they bring back any memories for you, please email [email protected]

Looking Back Children of the 1980s and 1990s Special

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Looking Back Children of the 1980s and 1990s Special Photo: Chron

Overstone Primary School raised money for Ethiopia with a football match 1985

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Overstone Primary School raised money for Ethiopia with a football match 1985 Photo: chron

Hartwell primary School 1997

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Hartwell primary School 1997 Photo: Chron

Opening of Disney store in Northampton in 1996

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Opening of Disney store in Northampton in 1996 Photo: Chron

Northampton Disney