Northampton as it used to be: 48 pictures of how we celebrated Christmas in years gone by

It is a magical time for many and these amazing photographs capture some delightful scenes of how Northampton celebrated Christmas in years gone by.

All the pictures come from our archive of glass plate negatives from the 1950s and 1960s. Most of the captions are very brief but if you have any additional information about any of the photographs featured, please email [email protected]

37. Looking Back Christmas Special

Nurses putting Christmas decorations up in children's ward, NGH, December 23, 1958 Photo: Chron

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38. Looking Back Christmas Special

St Gregory's Christmas fair, November 26, 1960 Photo: Chron

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39. Looking Back Christmas Special

St Seps Christmas party, December 23, 1967 Photo: Chron

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40. Looking Back Christmas Special

Rotary Club Christmas float, Market Square, December 23, 1967 Photo: Chron

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