As the country mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we take a look back at the occasions she visited Northampton and surrounding villages.
The Queen died at Balmoral on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96.
The sovereign visited Northampton a number of times over the years, including in 1965 to see Churches shoe factory.
In 1982 she opened the Lift Tower and in 2012 she visited part of the county – including Corby – for her Diamond Jubliee. During this tour she visited Spratton where she was greeted with a Diamond Pie.
Here we look back at The Queen’s visits to Northampton over the years.

. The Queen visits Northampton over the years
Queen Elizabeth II visits Northampton. Photo: NW

1. The Queen visits Northampton over the years
Abington Street, Northampton as crowds gather and wait to catch a glimpse of The Queen on July 9, 1965. Her Majesty had lunch at the Town Hall and visited Church's shoe factory before going to Althorp. Photo: NW

2. The Queen visits Northampton over the years
The Queen visits Churches shoe factory. Photo: NW

3. The Queen visits Northampton over the years
The Queen visits Churches shoe factory. Photo: NW

4. The Queen visits Northampton over the years
The Queen opens the Lift Tower in Northampton in 1982 with former mayor Reginald William Harris. Photo: NW