Take a look at 12 of Northampton' s pubs from across the decades, in 24 historic photographs.
Some of these pubs are no longer standing and new businesses have taken their places, but others are still well-known town favourites.
Take a trip down memory lane with a photographic celebration of Northampton pub life through the eras – thanks to historian Dave Knibb and his book ‘Last Orders’.
'Last Orders’ is in limited print and is available by contacting Dave himself on [email protected] or by ringing 07939 990790. Copies are priced at £17.99.
. BEFORE: The Bantam Cock in Abington Square
After the fire in 1675, the town banned buildings from having a thatched roof. But as the Bantam Cock was then outside the town boundary, it was able to retain its thatch. Photo: UGC
. AFTER: The Bantam Cock in Abington Square
The Bantam Cock was rebuilt in 1897 and is pictured here in the 1970s. Photo: UGC
. BEFORE: The Bold Dragoon, Weston Favell village
The Bold Dragoon in High Street, Weston Favell, was originally 'side on' to the road. Photo: ugc
. AFTER: The Bold Dragoon, Weston Favell village
The village pub only became 'front facing' when it was rebuilt in the 1930s. Photo: UGC
. BEFORE: The Britannia, Barrack Road
The Britannia on Barrack Road used to be a much smaller pub - which was joined to the former Duke of Cambridge watering hole. Photo: UGC
. AFTER: The Britannia, Barrack Road
The Britannia was rebuilt in 1942 and remains as seen in the picture. Photo: UGC
. BEFORE: The Cock Hotel, Harborough Road
The Cock Hotel dates back to the 1500s. Photo: UGC
. AFTER: The Cock Hotel, Harborough Road
The popular Harborough Road destination was then rebuilt in 1893. Photo: UGC
. BEFORE: The Old Five Bells, Harborough Road
The Old Five Bells is another Kingsthorpe pub that was rebuilt. Although, this pub was moved slightly in the 1890s before it was rebuilt. Photo: UGC
1. BEFORE: The Bantam Cock in Abington Square
After the fire in 1675, the town banned buildings from having a thatched roof. But as the Bantam Cock was then outside the town boundary, it was able to retain its thatch. Photo: UGC
2. AFTER: The Bantam Cock in Abington Square
The Bantam Cock was rebuilt in 1897 and is pictured here in the 1970s. Photo: UGC
3. BEFORE: The Bold Dragoon, Weston Favell village
The Bold Dragoon in High Street, Weston Favell, was originally 'side on' to the road. Photo: ugc
4. AFTER: The Bold Dragoon, Weston Favell village
The village pub only became 'front facing' when it was rebuilt in the 1930s. Photo: UGC