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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Neolithic stone adze © NMAG

    Neolithic Adze

    With the start of Neolithic farming came new stone tools. This adze is of a type and stone more commonly found in Denmark.

    Neolithic 4,100 - 2,500 BCE Geologic to Prehistoric

  • Neolithic flint axe found in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire © NMAG

    Thorpe (Neolithic) Axe

    The Thorpe axe, named after the finder of the Axe in the inter-war years, is a large neolithic flint axe found in Higham Ferrers.

    Neolithic 4,100 - 2,500 BCE Geologic to Prehistoric

  • Copper metal tree label affixed to trees planted in the grounds of Ecton Hall © NMAG

    Tree Label

    Tree label identifying a Hemlock spruce, part of the arboretum planted by the Sotheby family of Ecton Hall.

    1902 Modern

  • Vinyl record and sleeve released in 1980 entitled 60 Miles by Road or Rail © NMAG

    60 Miles by Road or Rail

    Released in 1980 this "novelty record" began life as an advertising jingle intended to promote Northampton as a great place for people to move to.

    1980 Modern