We’ve all had cars that we have loved and lost, and this latest collection of photographs from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo show some the modes of transport used in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
All the images come our glass plate negatives file. Some of the captions are very brief, while others have been fleshed out following feedback from readers.
21. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Premises in Clare Street, The Mounts, Northampton, June 8, 1967. Photo: Chron
22. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Houses due for demolition at The Mounts, Northampton. The fire station is back left. October 9, 1970 Photo: Chron
23. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Northampton Market Square circ 1964 showing Chron building and Emporium Arcade, which was demolished in the 1970s. When there was no market, the square became a popular free car park. Photo: Chron
24. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Northampton Show, August 5, 1966 Photo: Chron