July 31, 1967 - duck and ducklings at Avon, Northampton

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Northampton as it used to be: 37 pictures of buildings and scenes long since forgotten

By David Summers

Published 27th Oct 2025, 20:18 BST

Northampton has a proud heritage...but so much of it has long since disappeared.

In this latest collection of pictures from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo, we take a look at buildings and street scenes that have long gone or changed beyond recognition.

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1969 - tram shelter in Northampton

5. Looking Back Long Lost Buildings

1969 - tram shelter in Northampton Photo: Chronicle & Echo

Bective garage, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, November 27 1969 with A Newman and Son, fish and poultry next door

6. Looking Back Long Lost Buildings

Bective garage, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, November 27 1969 with A Newman and Son, fish and poultry next door Photo: Chronicle & Echo

St John's Church, Bridge Street, Northampton, January 1, 1969

7. Chronicle & Echo

St John's Church, Bridge Street, Northampton, January 1, 1969 Photo: Chronicle & Echo

Early 1960s - possibly garden of Notre Dame Covent School, Abington Street, Northampton

8. Looking Back Long Lost Buildings

Early 1960s - possibly garden of Notre Dame Covent School, Abington Street, Northampton Photo: Chronicle & Echo