PICTURES: Take a look at FIVE old Northampton pubs and the incredible history behind them - including attempted murder, soldiers fighting, a radio star owner, and an ancient inn
These snaps of historic Northampton pubs have been dug up from the archives by local historian Dave Knibb
By Logan MacLeod
Published 6th May 2022, 13:38 BST
So many fondly-remembered Northampton pubs have shut their doors over the years but are still in the memories of their customers.
These photos - researched by Dave Knibb, the Northampton author of 'Last Orders: A History and Directory of Northampton Pubs' - show some of Northampton's old stomping grounds.
Dave's self-published book has sold more than 2,000 copies. Call 07939990790 or email [email protected] to buy a copy.
Dave's self-published book has sold more than 2,000 copies. Call 07939990790 or email [email protected] to buy a copy.
5. THE ALBION – Regent Square, Regent Street
Dave said: "The Albion first opened its doors in 1871 when it was opened by Ratcliffe & Jeffreys. The pub regularly made the pages of the local press during the 1880s and 1890s as its proximity to the barracks made it a regular haunt of squaddies and fights which often spilled out into the square. The landlords of the time would never rent a room out to a soldier without seeing a pass in case the soldier was planning to desert. It closed down in 1951 but briefly had a new lease of life as The Albion Club - as an old people’s - club when Phipps & Co, who still held the license, offered five years free rent in 1955." Photo: Dave Knibb