The College Lane Covenant
Over the past 20 years or so, the churches across the kaleidoscope of denominations and individual congregations have engaged in heated debates on multiple issues… Read More »The College Lane Covenant
Northampton
Salvation Army in Northampton No. 2 & 3 Corps
Here is a brief Infographic on Northampton No. 2 & 3 Corps. No. 2 was formed in St James, but after moving to the Wellingborough… Read More »Salvation Army in Northampton No. 2 & 3 Corps
Salvation Army in Northampton No. 1 Corps
Here is a brief Infographic on Northampton No. 1 Corps. In 1879, it was the 100th Corps founded nationally. There were two others No. 2… Read More »Salvation Army in Northampton No. 1 Corps
George William Horatio Nelson (1863-1952)
George W H Nelson was born in Northampton in 1863. At the time of his birth, his parents George Nelson and Mercy (née Major) were… Read More »George William Horatio Nelson (1863-1952)
Trade Memories, The Boot Industry 60 years ago
James Ward left school at 8½ and started work in the boot industry in 1855. Here he shares those early memories.
Memories of Northampton circa 1856
James Ward begins his walk around Northampton from the old castle and on to the Barrack Road, Racecourse and Kettering Road.
Northampton in the 1850s
James Ward walks around Northampton in the 1850s describing Abington Square and Billing Road.
Cow Meadow and Roundabout
James Ward describes Northampton in the 1850s walking around Billing Road, Cow Meadow and South Bridge.
Education in Northampton from the 1850s
James Ward started school in Northampton in 1853 at the age of 6 but left for employment in 1855.
William Harry Harris (1833-1873)
William Harry Harris was an Analytic Chemist and Dispensing Chemist (Pharmacy). He worked in Gold Street Northampton, Long Buckby Wharf, and Bombay/Mumbai, India