Northampton as it used to be: 40 nostalgic photographs of streets from years gone by

The latest dip into the Chronicle & Echo archives has revealed more fantastic photographs of streets as they used to be.

The vast majority of the pictures come from the 1950s and 1960s and show how the town used to look in years gone by.

17. Looking Back Streets of Northampton Special

Gold Street, Northampton, November 23, 1961 Photo: Chron

Lowery estate agent, Bridge Street, Northampton, August 3, 1961 Photo: Chron

Traffic in streets near town centre, June 5, 1967 Photo: Chron

Glass Northampton Bearward Street, Northampton, January 22 1968 Photo: Chron