Northampton as it used to be: 38 amazing pictures of faces and places from the 1970s, '80s and '90s Vol. 3

By David Summers

Published 19th Dec 2025, 11:09 BST

The Chronicle & Echo is taking another look in our archives for a series of special nostalgic picture galleries – and this is volume 3.

All these pictures are from the 1970s, the 1980s and the 1990s and show a fascinating insight into life in Northampton in years gone and are sure to bring back memories.

If you have any stories from the photographs, or can expand on the people featured, please email [email protected].

Delapre Abbey Lodge Gatehouse 1980

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Delapre Abbey Lodge Gatehouse 1980 Photo: chron

Delapre Abbey Belgian politician plans bulbs as gift at Delapre 1977

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Delapre Abbey Belgian politician plans bulbs as gift at Delapre 1977 Photo: Chron

Radiant Fling a Ring on The Market 1966

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Radiant Fling a Ring on The Market 1966 Photo: chron

Miss Chron & Echo 1988 Laura Davidson with a Rover car at Henlys

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Miss Chron & Echo 1988 Laura Davidson with a Rover car at Henlys Photo: chron