And this collection of photographs from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo shows some of the faces behind those businesses from nearly 20 years ago.

1. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Staff at the launch party of Seckingtons hair salon on Wellingborough Road in 2010 Photo: Sharon Lucey

2. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
John Henry Sports, 207 Wellingborough Road, Northampton Paulette Kennedy retired after 28 years in 2011 Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

3. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Two new look Thackerays shops in Wellingborough Road in 2011 Photo: Sharon Lucey

4. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Totesport, Wellingborough Road, pictured in 2010 is Jacqui Carr with betting slips. Photo: Louise Smith
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