Northampton as it used to be: Step back to the 1960s with 27 photos of people at work, rest and play

By David Summers

Published 30th Oct 2025, 10:55 BST

These images from more than 50 years show the people of Northampton as they used to be.

Life certainly looked different then and these pictures from the 1960s have a unique charm about them and offer a fascinating insight into the history of the town.

July 28, 1967 - Mark the Ball winner, smoking animal head pipe

1. Looking Back Faces of the Past Special

July 28, 1967 - Mark the Ball winner, smoking animal head pipe Photo: Chronicle & Echo

July 30, 1967 - Model aircraft rally in Midsummer Meadow, Northampton, boy with control line aircraft

2. Looking Back Faces of the Past Special

July 30, 1967 - Model aircraft rally in Midsummer Meadow, Northampton, boy with control line aircraft Photo: Chronicle & Echo

August 1, 1967 - Desmond Hill with rabbits

3. Looking Back Faces of the Past Special

August 1, 1967 - Desmond Hill with rabbits Photo: Chronicle & Echo

July 28, 1967 - Mr and Mrs Rosemary Remy and child toddler sitting on signpost to Horton Station and Denton

4. Looking Back Faces of the Past Special

July 28, 1967 - Mr and Mrs Rosemary Remy and child toddler sitting on signpost to Horton Station and Denton Photo: Chronicle & Echo