This week we’re looking back at shops that have opened in our towns from national chains to local independents.
See which ones you remember from your shopping trips in the high street.
Some have stood the test of time while others have changed hands – so take a trip down memory lane.

33. Looking back to when these shops opened in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden areas
Kettering, Laura Ashley new store opens off Pytchley Rd. Natalie Bray (assistant manager),in front l-r Nicola Jones (store manager), Ralph Hoy (deputy manager) - January 2007 Photo: Alison Bagley

34. Looking back to when these shops opened in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden areas
Rockyz: Brambleside chip shop reopened - Mayor of Kettering Margaret Talbot with husband David Talbot officially opens chippy with Dilal Hussain in front 2012 Photo: Alison Bagley

35. New icecream parlour Italgelato will open soon on Corporation Street. Pictured, Dan Pickard (Willow Place Creative Director), Roberto Misciali (business partner), Tina Steward (assistant manager), Machello Rossi (business partner), Aivis Klavins (manager)
New icecream parlour Italgelato in Corporation Street. Pictured, Dan Pickard (Willow Place Creative Director), Roberto Misciali (business partner), Tina Steward (assistant manager), Machello Rossi (business partner), Aivis Klavins (manager) Photo: Steven Prouse

