These are the 15 things you should NEVER say to someone from Northampton

Northampton is home to a friendly bunch of locals, but there are a few turn of phrase that really grind our gears.

So if you are ever visiting our fair town, here are 13 questions and phrases that are best avoided.

If you are ever visiting Northampton, here are 13 questions and phrases that are best avoidedplaceholder image
If you are ever visiting Northampton, here are 13 questions and phrases that are best avoided
Yes, we know the council turned it down in favour of Milton Keynes. Dont rub it in.placeholder image
Yes, we know the council turned it down in favour of Milton Keynes. Dont rub it in.
Look Milton Keynes IS NOT A CITY OK? Not that we care.placeholder image
Look Milton Keynes IS NOT A CITY OK? Not that we care.
Please avoid reminding us our beloved Woolies store has gone. The pick 'n' mix counter is still sorely missed.placeholder image
Please avoid reminding us our beloved Woolies store has gone. The pick 'n' mix counter is still sorely missed.
If you are going to pay us a visit, at least get the pronunciation right.placeholder image
If you are going to pay us a visit, at least get the pronunciation right.
Yes, the high street has had its fair share of closures, but don't add insult by suggesting our whole retail sector is down market.placeholder image
Yes, the high street has had its fair share of closures, but don't add insult by suggesting our whole retail sector is down market.
No we don't! Do we???placeholder image
No we don't! Do we???
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