Northampton retro: From the Disney store to Lady Godiva at Delapre, 27 pictures from the 1980s and 1990s

By David Summers

Published 14th Oct 2025, 16:32 BST

Our collections of pictures from the 1980s and 1990s have prompted some fantastic reactions from readers.

So much so that we have put together another 27 pictures from our archives showing people living and working in Northampton – if they bring back memories for you, please email [email protected]

Children meet Care Bear at the Co-op toy department, 1986

1. Looking Back 1980s and 1990s Special

Children meet Care Bear at the Co-op toy department, 1986 Photo: Chron

Cliftonville Middle School, banner written in 10 different languages

2. Looking Back 1980s and 1990s Special

Cliftonville Middle School, banner written in 10 different languages Photo: Chron

Cliftonville Playgroup cheque 1996

3. Looking Back 1980s and 1990s Special

Cliftonville Playgroup cheque 1996 Photo: Chron

Cliftonville Middle School pupils with firefighters (and Russell Lewis) 1993

4. Looking Back 1980s and 1990s Special

Cliftonville Middle School pupils with firefighters (and Russell Lewis) 1993 Photo: Chron

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