Our Heritage: “the price of everything and the value of nothing”?
Northampton is justly proud of its Guildhall. The original part of the building which is now the central section of the street facade was the design of Edward William Godwin
Corncrakes along the Barrack Road, Northampton
Just beyond the last house in Leicester Terrace there was a gate opening into a field, where the corncrake might be heard on a summer’s evening.
Lost Churches: St Andrew, Northampton
St Andrew Northampton was built in 1841 from public subscription. Its parish was a densely populated area that was originally part of the historic parish… Read More »Lost Churches: St Andrew, Northampton
The Missions in the “Boroughs” of Northampton
In the 19th century, despite there being numerous well-established churches of many denominations around the periphery of Northampton’s “Boroughs”, the area was well served by… Read More »The Missions in the “Boroughs” of Northampton
Lost streets: Where was North End, Northampton?
North End is referred to in newspaper reports and appears on some maps of Northampton between 1746 and the early part of the 19th century. But where exactly was it and what was its full extent?
Lost Churches and Religious Houses of Northampton
Previously I have written about several of Northampton’s “lost” churches. This is an attempt to produce a gazetteer and interactive map of all known “lost”… Read More »Lost Churches and Religious Houses of Northampton
Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878) and St Peter’s Northampton
Maybe the name is familiar, perhaps it’s not, it should be! He designed the Midland Hotel at St Pancras Station.
Lost churches: St Bartholomew and St Lawrence
One church or two? There is an outstanding mystery about the location of this lost church and whether it was two separate churches or just… Read More »Lost churches: St Bartholomew and St Lawrence
Queen Victoria’s railway carriage of 1843
The carriage constructed for her Majesty’s use, by the directors of the London and Birmingham Railway Company
“A right Royal visit” Queen Victoria’s visit to Northampton
12 November 1844 was set to be a great day for Northampton. A chance to welcome Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. to the town. However,… Read More »“A right Royal visit” Queen Victoria’s visit to Northampton