Northampton Walk: Town Centre【4K】
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Published 2021-02-09
Its history goes back at least as far as Norman times when it was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as 'Northantone'. Northampton had a castle built around this time, which was partially demolished in 1662 by order of Charles II as retribution for the town's support of the parliamentarian Roundheads during the Civil War.
Just years later, in 1675, the Great Fire of Northampton struck, destroying most of the historic buildings in the centre.
Northampton developed as an industrial town in the 19th century with the construction of the Grand Union Canal linking London to Birmingham, in this case via the Northampton Arm. Its industry was primarily footwear and leather manufacture.
There are a number of sporting teams in the town including Northampton Saints (rugby union), Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, who play in the town, and of course, Northampton Town Football Club. Cobblers! (no, it's true)
The walk takes place around the town centre. Along the way we see All Saints' Church, which was built after the Great Fire of 1675. We also see the Northampton Guildhall, which was completed in 1864 in the Gothic Revival style.
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Filmed: 31st January 2021
Link to the walk on Google Maps: goo.gl/maps/J1MELunrDbJ1UDYX6?entry=yt
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Gold Street
2:29 The Parish Church of All Saints
2:57 George Row
4:28 St Giles' Square
5:31 Guildhall Road
5:48 The Guildhall
6:14 St Giles' Street
7:30 Fish Street
8:41 Abington Street
9:07 Cobblers Last Statue
9:14 Abington Street
10:41 Market Square
12:48 Drapery
12:59 Sheep Street
14:11 Drapery
16:34 The Parish Church of All Sain
All Comments (21)
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Lived in Northampton in 1984 to 1986, whilst going to Nene College as a student. I loved taking long walks through the city. Thank you for sharing the video. It brings back fond memories.
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Nice nostalgia for me. I use to live there back in the 80s. I use to frequent the King Billy pub a lot back in 88 to 89. I was a goth and had great craic as a youngster lol in there. I also lived in Hackleton village from 84 till 88, about 7 mile from the town, before moving into the town centre. Thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
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I had been working in Northampton almost one year, and I walked many times on these ways! Thanks for this video, its nostalgic for me!
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I really enjoyed this walk, thank you for sharing this with us 👍greetings from Northern California
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I like your videos！Thanks!!
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Very quiet thanks for the walk tour at the town centre in Northampton full watched and good morning from UK see you around.
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moved from Northampton in 2007 after living there for 15 years. This video brought back a lot of memories.
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Thanks for the tour! We're hoping to visit before the new year. Nice to get the lay of the land.
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For better or worse I will always love this town
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Oh wow! Will you look at that! That's so cool! Thanks for this!
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Lived in Northampton for 1 year. Miss it alot nice lovely place to live.
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I never quite get why some people dislike this town. I've grown and lived here for 13 years and a half and moved from 4 houses with my family. Even though its a very European-ish looking town its very nostalgic to look at even when you've grown here. Also I heard they're gonna improve the town centre when lock down ends. Before lockdown Town centre used to be filled with people but it's much more peaceful with less people. I don't think I'll ever be leaving this town. Although it's your opinion if you dislike the town itself.
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Lived there from 97 to 99. Very similar, i miss chicago rock cafe
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👍😀🍀super walk
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Great video 👍
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Una piacevole escursione in città. Bravo
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Great tour! Northampton is a very beautiful town. It has really fabulous buildings. It is sad that that streets are so empty as also happens in towns of my country. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Spain!
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This is bad man. I don’t wanna go uni there . I might aswell stay in Coventry ffs
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This was really cool. This such a beautiful town ❤️ it's like if the shire from the lord of the rings had a small town
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Is it okay to use this video for a non-commercial project? Will give credit
