Marks and Spencer being built in Abington Street, Northampton, 1968 or 69. The store opened in 1969.Marks and Spencer being built in Abington Street, Northampton, 1968 or 69. The store opened in 1969.
Marks and Spencer being built in Abington Street, Northampton, 1968 or 69. The store opened in 1969.

Pictures show how much Abington Street in Northampton has changed down the years

It's at the heart of Northampton and it has gone through many changes
By David Summers
Published 23rd Jan 2022, 15:31 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2022, 16:18 BST

We’ve had a look through our archives to bring these great photos of Abington Street over the decades…

Have a look down memory lane and see how many of these street scenes you remember.

Picture distributed by Northampton Borough Council as part of heritage project in 2008

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Picture distributed by Northampton Borough Council as part of heritage project in 2008

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December 1969...Abington Street, Northampton with Watts and Finefare supermarket

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December 1969...Abington Street, Northampton with Watts and Finefare supermarket

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Traffic in Lower Mounts Abington Street junction with York Road July 18, 1962

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Traffic in Lower Mounts Abington Street junction with York Road July 18, 1962

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Demolition of the New Theatre, Abington Street, February 20, 1960

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Demolition of the New Theatre, Abington Street, February 20, 1960

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