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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Treaty of Edinburgh signed at Northampton Castle in 1328. © National Records of Scotland

    Treaty of Edinburgh - Northampton

    In 1328, England's parliament met at Northampton Castle; where they agreed this peace treaty officially marking the end of the First War of Scottish Independence.

    Medieval 1328 Medieval to Tudor

  • Blue striped ticking fabric constraining garment or straitjacket © NMAG

    Straitjacket

    A constraining garment used to restrict the movement of its wearer, preventing injury to themselves, others or property. This straitjacket comes from Hardingstone Workhouse.

    Victorian 1875-1900 Modern