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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Wooden model of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry badge depicting a white horse. © NMAG

    Northamptonshire Yeomanry Horse Model

    Carved and painted wooden model of a white horse, the regimental badge of Northamptonshire Yeomanry since 1794.

    Georgian 1794 Stuart to Georgian

  • Leather escape boot made by Haynes and Cann © NMAG

    Escape Boot

    Escape boot designed for RAF pilots by local manufacturers Haynes and Cann in 1943. Northamptonshire has a long history of making military footwear.

    1943 Modern

  • Soft toy rabbits (two) made by patients at St Crispins hosptal © NMAG

    Rabbit Soft Toy

    Child's soft toy rabbits made by patients at the Occupational Therapy Unit at St Crispin's Hosiptal, Northampton in the late 1940s.

    1945 - 50 Modern

  • German spy radio housed in cardboard and fabric suitcase © NMAG

    Spy Radio

    Spy radio belonging to Swedish national and Nazi Sympathiser Gösta Caroli, recovered when he was caught parachuting into Northamptonshire in 1940.

    1940 Modern