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Northamptonshire Collection

Discover the hidden gems of Northamptonshire, a county brimming with history and natural beauty

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Fotheringhay church and the River Nene, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fotheringhay church and the River Nene, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Canal, village and Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire

Canal, village and Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Corby Ironworks

Corby Ironworks
11th February 1950: Corby Ironworks in Northamptonshire at night. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4975 - Did You Know This Was Happening To England? - pub

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Roade Cutting, Roade, Northamptonshire

Roade Cutting, Roade, Northamptonshire. Date: 1839

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: Dupuis

The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: Dupuis
The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Alfa Romeo 158, Nino Farina winning International Trophy race at Silverstone in 1950

Alfa Romeo 158, Nino Farina winning International Trophy race at Silverstone in 1950

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Iron Works / Corby / Photo

Iron Works / Corby / Photo
Smoke billowing out of the Iron Works, Corby, Northamptonshire

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Iron bridge across entrance to Braunston Marina, off Grand Union Canal

Iron bridge across entrance to Braunston Marina, off Grand Union Canal, near Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Hounds And Horse

Hounds And Horse
17th January 1953: Some of the hounds of the Pytchley Hunt with a horse at a meeting in Daventry in Northamptonshire. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6531 - A Hunting We Will Go - pub

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at home, 1960

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at home, 1960
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900 - 1974), pictured together with his wife, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901 - 2004) examining a particularly interesting large plate. Date: 1960

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Washing & Steel Mill

Washing & Steel Mill
A washing line and an old man and children in the back garden of a house backing onto the Steward & Lloyds steel mill, Corby, Northamptonshire, England. Date: late 1960s

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Northamptonshire Witches

Northamptonshire Witches
Three of the witches of Northamptonshire, riding a pig - no wonder they were condemned to death in July 1612

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Northamptonshire witches riding a pig

Northamptonshire witches riding a pig
Three of the witches of Northamptonshire, riding a pig. They were condemned to death in July 1612. Date: 1612

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Wicken Park, Northamptonshire (coloured engraving)

Wicken Park, Northamptonshire (coloured engraving)
3622351 Wicken Park, Northamptonshire (coloured engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wicken Park, Northamptonshire.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire, 19th century (oil on canvas)
3743768 Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Vincent, George (1796-1831); 35.1x46.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Postcode Sector Map sheet 14 East Midlands

Postcode Sector Map sheet 14 East Midlands
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 14) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for the East Midlands

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Old County Map of Northamptonshire 1836 by Thomas Moule

Old County Map of Northamptonshire 1836 by Thomas Moule
This is a fine decorative reproduction County Map of Northamptonshire from the First Edition series of Thomas Moule Maps, originally Published in 1836

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix. Creator: Unknown

Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix. Creator: Unknown
Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Iron Miner

Iron Miner
5th June 1948: A miner pauses in a tunnel before starting a shift in Britains most modern iron ore mine, at Irthlinborough in Northamptonshire

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Gothic Architecture (engraving)

Gothic Architecture (engraving)
3650034 Gothic Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gothic Architecture)

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840

Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840 from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839

Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Churches / Brigstock / 1813

Churches / Brigstock / 1813
Brigstock Church, Northamptonshire. Date: 1813

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Northamptonshire CCC Cricket Team

Northamptonshire CCC Cricket Team
Group photo, Northamptonshire CCC Cricket Team. Date: circa 1936

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Lloyds Bank, Corby, Northamptonshire

Lloyds Bank, Corby, Northamptonshire
Lloyds Bank, Corby, near Kettering/Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Works Picnic of Messrs C & E Lewis - Shoe Manufacturers, Nor

Works Picnic of Messrs C & E Lewis - Shoe Manufacturers, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1904

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) in flight with hoar frost. Northamptonshire, UK, January

Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) in flight with hoar frost. Northamptonshire, UK, January

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: 1961 U2 driven by Major Mallock at Silverstone 7th October 1961. Creator: Unknown

1961 U2 driven by Major Mallock at Silverstone 7th October 1961. Creator: Unknown
1961 U2 driven by Major Mallock at Silverstone 7th October 1961

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Dower House Tower

Dower House Tower
The Tower of the old Dower House, a ruined lodge in Fawsley Park, Fawsley, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 17th century

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Grand Union Canal Lock

Grand Union Canal Lock
The motor cruiser Jemima, in the lock at Stoke Bruerne, on the Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Milton Abbey, Northamptonshire

Milton Abbey, Northamptonshire (not to be confused with the school at Blandford, Dorset). Date: 1831

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Towcester Chantry House

Towcester Chantry House
The entrance to Chantry House, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, founded by Archdeacon Spence. Date: early 12th century

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Social / Rainy Street 60S

Social / Rainy Street 60S
A typical English street in Corby, Northamptonshire, on a rainy shopping day: three women stand chatting

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Easton Neston / 1876

Easton Neston / 1876
Easton Neston, Northamptonshire: the hunting seat of the Empress of Austria

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Narrow Boat Icebreaker

Narrow Boat Icebreaker
An icebreaker narrow boat on the frozen Grand Union Canal, near Buckby Wharf, Northamptonshire, England

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, Northants

Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, Northants
Staff in the grounds of the Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Date: Date unknown

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper. 26th April 1956

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Boot factory of Messrs, Manfield and Sons, Ltd. Northampton. Making room. No

Boot factory of Messrs, Manfield and Sons, Ltd. Northampton. Making room. No. of hands - 147. Pulling over uppers. April 1930

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell

Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. A Boat approaching the entrance to the great tunnel from the Blisworth end

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell

Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, 1819. A lime kiln can be seen in the centre of the picture

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Village, Aldwincle, Northamptonshire

Village, Aldwincle, Northamptonshire
Village, Aldwincle, Kettering, near Corby, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire

Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire
Built in 1850 as a result of railway traffic, the Blisworth Hotel is seen here in 1906. While the station it served closed in 1960, the Hotel continues to thrive

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: England / Althorp

England / Althorp
Althorp House, Northamptonshire, the seat of Earl Spencer

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: Silverstone Wing and pits at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England

Silverstone Wing and pits at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNorthamptonshire Collection: The Old House under Snow

The Old House under Snow
The Old House, Little Everdon, Northamptonshire, England, under thick winter snow. Date: 1960s

British Grand Prix Preparations
The motorhome of David Coulthard (GBR), Red Bull Racing. Formula One World Championship, Rd9, British Grand Preparations, Silverstone, England, Tuesday 3 July 2007.

Cosworth Factory
The Cosworth factory. Cosworth Factory, Northampton, England. 24 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE



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Discover the hidden gems of Northamptonshire, a county brimming with history and natural beauty. Step back in time at Stoke Bruerne, a charming village that is home to the Canal and Waterways Museum. Explore the picturesque Grand Union Canal, where an iron bridge gracefully spans across the entrance to Braunston Marina. Uncover stories of bravery and conflict as you learn about The Battle of Naseby, a pivotal moment in English history that took place in 1645. Marvel at the intricate details captured by Dupuis in his artwork depicting this historic event. Witness the industrial prowess of Corby Ironworks through captivating photographs that showcase its grandeur. Immerse yourself in the rich equestrian heritage as hounds and horses take center stage. Experience regal elegance as you catch a glimpse into the lives of royalty with Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at home in 1960. Visit Washing & Steel Mill to witness firsthand how these essential industries shaped Northamptonshire's past. Delve into folklore as you uncover tales Witches who once cast their spells upon this land. Navigate your way through Postcode Sector Map sheet 14 East Midlands to explore every corner of this diverse county. Pay homage to hardworking iron miners who played a vital role in shaping Northamptonshire's identity. Relive adrenaline-fueled moments from Silverstone on October 7th, 1961, when Major Mallock drove U2 with unmatched skill and determination. Northamptonshire invites you on an enchanting journey filled with canals, villages steeped in history, industrial marvels, royal connections, mystical legends, and thrilling motorsport moments - all waiting for you to discover their magic.