Explore the Histories of Northamptonshire Interactive Timeline
Modern
1837 to Present
Industrial development, the extension of transport links, and social reforms create a growing Northamptonshire with a vibrant and diverse history to explore.
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.
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Dressed Northamptonshire Sandstone
A small piece of sandstone quarried and dressed for use in the modern repairs to the 16th century Manor House in Great Doddington.
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Kinky Boots
Boots made for the film Kinky Boots - telling the story of entrepeneurialism in the county's shoe manufacturing industry in the late 1990s.
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Formula 1 Car
Formula 1 racing car, designed and built by Force India at their headquarters in Silverstone, home of British motorsport.
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CPAP Device
Designed by engineers at Mercedes HPP the CPAP device was developed in response to the need for a device to assist COVID patients to breathe.
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Binty Chicken
A Binty Chicken, created by anoymous grafitti artist Binty Bint and just one part of Northamptonshire's story in the 21st century.
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