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  • Microphone fader component used at BBC Radio Northampton © NMAG

    BBC Radio Microphone Fader

    Late 1980s microphone fader used in the BBC Radio Northampton Studios. It was replaced with the advent of digital broadcasting in the 21st century.

    1980s Modern

  • Rear of 1950s Saints Rugby shirt with appliqued number © NMAG

    Saints Rugby Football Club Shirt

    Northampton Saints RugbyFootball Club shirt from the 1950s worn by John Beresford Deeks (Bez).

    1949-59 Modern

  • Tin of Jeyes Fluid (Mark II) disnfectant © NMAG

    Tin of Jeyes Fluid

    Tin of Jeyes Fluid, a disinfectant invented by John Jeyes, Northampton botanist and inventor in 1877. Jeyes Fluid remains in use today.

    Victorian 1877 Modern

  • The Four Elements Surrounding Adam and Eve embroidery from Sulgrave Manor © NMAG

    Sulgrave Embroidery

    17th century embroidery, possibly made by Martha, daughter of Amphyllis Washington. Martha emigrated to Virginia in 1678 and her brother, John, was the great-grandfather of George Washington.

    Stuart 1650 - 1700 Stuart to Georgian

  • Carved sandstone from the medieval castle of Northampton © NMAG

    Northampton Castle Stone

    This carved piece of sandstone comes from Northampton Castle, one of the most significant castles in medieval England.

    Norman 11th century Medieval to Tudor

  • Painted wooden scout trek cart used by the 1st kettering Scout Group © NMAG

    Scout Trek Cart

    Scout Trek Cart used by the 1st Kettering Scout Group for expeditions and camps, possibly since the troop's formation in 1909.

    1909 - 1940 Modern