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John Woodville Tomb

Medieval tomb chest for John Woodville in St. Mary the Virgin church in Grafton Regis. John Woodville was the great-grandfather of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England during the 15th century.

Medieval c. 1415 Medieval to Tudor

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

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

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

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

Tomb of young girl, Elizabeth Follet, in Collyweston parish church

This tomb is believed to be that of a young girl, Elizabeth Follett, thought to be the daughter of John Follett  a stonemason in the employ of Lady Margaret Beaufort at her Palace in Collyweston. Elizabeth Follett was buried in February 1508.

1508 Medieval to Tudor

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

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