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Derngate, view taken in 1980 of theatre under construction

Northampton as it used to be: 36 pictures of iconic landmarks being built...and demolished

How did Northampton look before some of its now iconic buildings were constructed? And how did it look after they were demolished?

We’ve taken another look in the Chronicle & Echo archives at some of the town’s most memorable buildings – before and after they were demolished – from the Greyfriars bus station and Derngate Theatre to the Peacock Hotel and much-loved pubs.

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