Northampton as it used to be: 38 fantastic aerial pictures of the town from years gone by

Over the years, the Chronicle & Echo has taken hundreds of aerial photographs documenting Northampton and its changing landscape.

This collection of 38 fantastic pictures from our archives offers a fascinating bird’s-eye view of the town in years gone by, showing familiar streets, landmarks and neighbourhoods as they once looked.

Take a look through the gallery and see how much of Northampton you recognise.