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.
9. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
Corby - panorama aerial shots from Grosvenor House of Willow Place development and Oakley Vale housing estate in the background 2006 Photo: Michael Jones
10. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
1984 Kettering town centre Photo: National World
11. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
March 2011 Corby fire pictures from air/ David of Midlands PC Engineers Photo: David of Midlands PC Engineers
12. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
The Cattle Market in Kettering Photo: National World