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]

29. Looking Back Christmas Special

St Gregory's Christmas Fair, Abington, Northampton, November 26, 1960 Photo: Chron

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30. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas lights in Gold Street, November 19, 1960 Photo: Chron

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31. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas puddings, November 21, 1957 Photo: Chron

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32. Looking Back Christmas Special

Christmas babies at the Barratt, December 27, 1963 Photo: Chron

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