24 pictures show history of Northampton's oldest pubs and how they looked before and after they were rebuilt

Some of Northampton's pubs have been lost to the ages, while some are still trading after 400 years.

By Carly Roberts

Published 2nd Feb 2021, 12:52 BST

Updated 2nd Feb 2021, 14:26 BST

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.

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.

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

The Bantam Cock was rebuilt in 1897 and is pictured here in the 1970s.

2. AFTER: The Bantam Cock in Abington Square

The Bantam Cock was rebuilt in 1897 and is pictured here in the 1970s. Photo: UGC

The Bold Dragoon in High Street, Weston Favell, was originally 'side on' to the road.

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

The village pub only became 'front facing' when it was rebuilt in the 1930s.

4. AFTER: The Bold Dragoon, Weston Favell village

The village pub only became 'front facing' when it was rebuilt in the 1930s. Photo: UGC