They evoke nostalgic memories and feelings when you think back to the shop you used to go in as a child or that generations of your family have shopped in.
We’ve taken a look into our archive of glass negative plates from 1950s and 1960s to put together a collection of some stores from Northampton’s past...many of which have long since disappeared from our high streets.
Unfortunately, the captions of the glass plates were not complete. Over the years our readers have given us information and background to the pictures – if any of the images in this collection evoke any memories, please email [email protected]
If not, just enjoy the photographs for what they are – a fascinating piece of the town’s history and a reminder of how shops used to be.
9. Looking Back
A hat for every occasion, this customer tries on a new hat Photo: Chronicle & Echo
10. Looking Back
This shop worker shows off the Subbuteo Continental game - that would sell for around £70 on eBay these days Photo: Chronicle & Echo
11. Looking Back
Lots of treats in this sweet shop in Northampton - look at the size of the Crunchie bar at the front of the counter Photo: Chronicle & Echo
12. Looking Back
Unfortunately there's no caption on this one in the archive, but we are sure someone will remember this toy shop Photo: Chronicle & Echo