Northampton’s water quality in 1860
William Harry Harris championed the cause of improving access to safe drinking water in Northampton in the 1860s.
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John Newton’s Diary: 1767
An illustrated and annotated transcript of the previously unpublished diary of John Newton for 1767.
The Boroughs – a sequel
John Coulthart describes the process he used to create the map of the Boroughs for Alan Moore’s book Jerusalem
Arthur Adcock – Journalist, Historian, Liberal and Nonconformist
Journalist, author, county historian, organiser, expert shorthand writer, these and a host of other attainments all contribute to the versatile make-up of Mr Arthur Adcock,… Read More »Arthur Adcock – Journalist, Historian, Liberal and Nonconformist
The Boroughs or Burrows?
There is some controversy about both the name and the extent of the ‘original’ part of Northampton, representing as it does the greater part of… Read More »The Boroughs or Burrows?
A Royal Visit to Northampton in 1913
King George V and Queen Mary visited Northampton on 23 September 1913. There was extensive provision of temporary stands for children for this memorable event.
Captain Jonathan Scott at Northampton
Jonathan Scott was a significant figure in the growth of Evangelical Christianity in the Midlands but came from a surprising background. A single-chapter biography of… Read More »Captain Jonathan Scott at Northampton
Southmyllewong or Semilong?
Semilong is an area of Northampton that was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The regular pattern of streets heading in an… Read More »Southmyllewong or Semilong?
Wren’s Shoe Polish and Northampton
It is no surprise that Northampton being the focus of the boot and shoe industry in the 19th century would also be the focus of the success of products in related industries. One of those was Wren’s boot polish and dubbin.
Ann Elizabeth Baker and the Bakers of Hazelrigg House
There is less published biographical information about Ann and no portrait has been discovered. It would be a mistake though to assume that Ann was… Read More »Ann Elizabeth Baker and the Bakers of Hazelrigg House