They celebrate the town’s proud shoe-making and sporting heritage, and its engineering prowess.
This retro photo gallery shows all aspects of life, from workers on the factory floor to supermarket shoppers.
The nostalgic black and white images span 80 years, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-1970s.
They show some of the most memorable events from that period, including the drought of 1976 and the heartwarming moment young evacuees are reunited with their parents.
Do these photos bring back any memories for you? What do you miss most about Northampton of yesteryear? Let us know in the comments section.
9. In the treatment room
Northampton Town's trainer fits the team captain, W Watson, with some goggles for a course of ultra-violet ray treatment in preparation for an FA Cup tie with Millwall in February 1929 | Getty Images Photo: Crouch/Topical Press Agency
10. Handshake
18th January 1934: The Southampton captain, Bradford, shakes hands with the Northampton Town captain, Crilly, before the FA Cup replay between the two sides kicks off at Northampton in January 1934 | Getty Images Photo: J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency
11. Master craftsman
A craftsman in Northampton works on souvenir models of the French liner 'Normandie', which has just completed its maiden Atlantic crossing, on June 4, 1935 | Getty Images Photo: Fox Photos
12. Coachbuilding
Workers on the production line at Arthur Mulliner's coachbuilding works, Northampton, in around 1923. Mulliner's provided coachwork for Rolls Royce cars. | Heritage Images/Getty Images Photo: National Motor Museum