Take a look back at some absolutely incredible retro pictures of Northampton through the years.
Resident Yannis Karagounis has found some unbelievable photos of Northampton from years gone by and has kindly shared them with Chronicle & Echo.
Pictures include shots from Kingsthorpe in 1905, George Row in 1937, a thriving Market Square and much more.
Yannis said: “In the time that I have been around Northampton - which counts for nearly 35 years - the town is not what it used to be.
“The town should have retained more of its character and buzz and to have allowed all these local businesses to continue to exist and flourish as they did for many, many years prior to that, and it was these local business together with an easier access to the town centre that made Northampton once a bustling place where people wanted to visit.
“The other thing that I do find strange every time I walk through the town is that I no longer hear the local accent.”
Click through our gallery to view Yannis’ incredible discoveries.

9. Incredible photos of the town from years gone by
Derngate and The Guildhall - date unknown Photo: Yannis Karagounis

10. Incredible photos of the town from years gone by
Gold Street - date unknown Photo: Yannis Karagounis

11. Incredible photos of the town from years gone by
George Row in 1937 Photo: Yannis Karagounis

12. Incredible photos of the town from years gone by
Kingsthorpe, by the Cock Hotel, circa 1905 Photo: Yannis Karagounis


