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]

5. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas decorations in Gold Street, Northampton youths in a Triumph Herald 12/50 Convertible Photo: Chron

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6. Looking Back Christmas Special

People waiting, perhaps for Christmas lights switch-on Photo: Chron

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7. Looking Back Christmas Special

Mayor and mayoress at children's Christmas party Photo: Chron

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8. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas party with the elderly, mid-1960s Photo: Chron

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