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.

21. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Melanie Spooner of Scents Florist, Wellingborough Road, pictured in 2008 Photo: Kelly Barnes

22. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Two Seasons celebrating its 25th anniversary with a charity 'cash for clobber' event where people can swap therir old skigear for vouchers. Pictured: Emlyn Stevens, sales assistant and Charlotte Walker-Collins, sales assistant in 2008 Photo: Sharon Lucey

23. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Pick A Lily Florists on the Wellingborough Road - Caroline Barrett and Valerie Kearney, pictured in 2007 Photo: James Corbett

24. Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Mem Saab Indian Rest and bar, Wellingborough Road, pictured in 2007 Photo: Louise O'Callaghan
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