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.
21. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
1972 - Corby Old Village and St John's Church Photo: National World
22. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
1984 View of Kettering's St Peter and St Paul Church Photo: National World
23. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
Montagu School Kettering 1984 - now the site of the Buccleuch Academy Photo: National World
24. Looking back and looking down on our towns and villages
1984 Kettering town centre with Silver Street at the bottom of the picture at its junction with Gold Street Photo: National World