Nowadays, we’re used to being able to clicking on anywhere on a map of the planet and seeing bird’s eye views of where we live or want to visit.
Drone pictures are everywhere, but back in the day, aerial photos were unusual – a luxury afforded only by corporations and for reconnaissance purposes.
We’ve looked back into our archive to find pictures of our part of the county from vantage points, helicopters and airplanes.
Some of the places have changed dramatically, almost unrecognisable; others are very similar to modern views.
37. North Northamptonshire from above
Wellingborough Walks and Embankment - Whitworths Mill late 1950's showing the mill, Wellingborough London Road Station where the A45 now goes along the path of the old railway line and where Tesco was built Photo: National World
38. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
Kettering Cattle Market Photo: National World
39. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
From Wicksteed Park's Garden Wheel 2023 Photo: National World