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]

41. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas cakes at Barry Road School, Northampton, December 8, 1966 Photo: Chron

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42. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas Day babies at the Barratt Maternity Home, December 26, 1960 Photo: Chron

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43. Looking Back Christmas Special

Residents' Christmas dinner at Northampton General Hospital, December 29, 1960 Photo: Chron

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44. Looking Back Christmas Special

Merry Comrades Christmas Bazaar at the Drill Hall, Clare Street, Northampton, November 9, 1957 Photo: Chron

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