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.
13. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Oliver Adams bakery on Wellingborough Road. Pictured in 2008 are Manager Sharon Lukeman, Kelly Hill and Rachel De Lacey Photo: Louise O'callaghan
14. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Curry Crises Seminar at Tamarind Restaurant on Wellingborough Road, with guest speaker Enam Ali, founder of the British Curry Awards in 2008 Photo: Sharon Lucey
15. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Lenwell Lettings on Wellingborough Road. Pictured in 2008: Nicola Cooper, branch manager, Nikki Bajaj, property services, Alison Browne, lettings negotiator and Robert Wellstead, managing director. Photo: Sharon Lucey
16. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Meditterano Restaurant, Wellingborough Road recipe of the week. Pictured in 2008 is Chef Boris Pepric Photo: Tracey Chambers