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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Bronze cast from clay maquete produced by sculptor Henry Moore © NMAG

    Madonna and Child Maquette

    Maquette (preliminary model) for Madonna and Child statue at St Matthews Church, Northampton. It was commissioned from the now-famous sculptor Henry Moore.

    1944- 5 Modern

  • Large piece of decorative stone with carved Anglo-Scandinavian interlace art style © NMAG

    Anglo-Saxon Stone

    Carved with typically Anglo-Scandinavian interlace, this stone was found reused in the Norman church of St Peters and may indicate an earlier 10th century church.

    Anglo-Saxon 10th century (900s) Roman and Early Medieval

  • Iron key from medieval monastery of St Andrew's Northampton © NMAG

    Monastery Key

    15th century key from St. Andrew's Priory, a Cluniac monastery located in medieval Northampton.

    Medieval 1400s Medieval to Tudor

  • 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

  • Obverse (head) of Viking silver coin found in Northampton. © NMAG

    Viking Silver Coin

    There is limited evidence of Viking influence in Northamptonshire and despite being minted during Viking rule this silver coin from Northampton depicts an Anglo-Saxon king.

    Anglo-Saxon 895 CE-915 CE Roman and Early Medieval