Take a look back at amazing photos of a thriving Northampton town centre in the 1960s and 1970s.
Resident Bob Ramshaw has kindly shared photos he has found of the town from 60 years ago.
Pictures include an unbelievably busy Abington Street, rows and rows of independent throwback shops and more.
Bob said: “Taken mainly in Abington Street in the late ‘60s or early ‘70s when Northampton was a busy, thriving town, with two Woolworths, a Marks and Spencer, British Home Stores, Littlewoods, Adnitt’s, C&A, The Co-op and Emporium Arcades. And of course, hundreds of small shops catering for every need.”
Click through our gallery below.
1. Northampton town centre in the 1960s and 1970s
Do you remember the town like this? Photo: Bob Ramshaw
2. Northampton town centre in the 1960s and 1970s
Do you remember the town like this? Photo: Bob Ramshaw
3. Northampton town centre in the 1960s and 1970s
Do you remember the town like this? Photo: Bob Ramshaw
4. Northampton town centre in the 1960s and 1970s
Do you remember the town like this? Photo: Bob Ramshaw