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.

5. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Sourabh Kohli, manager at Fusion Restaurant on Wellingborough Road, showing off some of their dishes in 2010 Photo: Sharon Lucey

6. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
The launch of new shop Commonn on Wellingborough Road. Pictured: Owner Mark Higgs outside the shop in 2010 Photo: Sharon Lucey

7. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Hao Dang from Dangs Vietnamese Restaurant on Wellingborough Road, in 2010 Photo: Sharon Lucey

8. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Absolutely Beautiful in Wellingborough Road. Pictured is Lisa Behan in 2009 Photo: Louise O'Callaghan
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