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Northampton's position in the centre of England has given it national
importance ever since the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is the county
town of Northamptonshire, also know as the county of 'squires and
spires'.
For centuries boots and shoes were manufactured here and this
industrial past is celebrated at the renowned Northampton Museum
and Art Gallery.
Since the decline of the leather industry Northampton's prosperity has
mainly derived from service industries, the transport firms that now ring
the town and brewing (Carlsberg's UK base is located here).
The attractive old town has a fine market square, one of the largest and
most impressive in England. Although the town was seriously
damaged by the Great Fire of 1675, many interesting historic buildings
have survived.
The well-preserved Norman church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of only
four remaining round churches in England. Founded in 1100 AD by
Simon de Senlis, first Earl of Northampton, the church is
Northampton's oldest standing building. All Saints Church in George
Row is a magnificent Grade I listed building, rebuilt in 1680 after the
Great Fire.
The Welsh House and Hazelrigg House in Northampton are also
handsome buildings and a social history museum in Abington Park is
housed in a 15th century manor house, once the home of
Shakespeare's granddaughter.
Northampton's splendid Guildhall, a gem of Victorian architecture, was
designed by the celebrated architect, Edward Godwin.
Northampton also boasts many modern facilities including the
pedestrianised shopping area of Abington Street and several indoor
shopping precincts.
Don't miss 78 Derngate, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The town has many attractive parks, gardens and riverside walks.
Members of the royal family have visited the town on many occasions,
from the time of Henry I right up to the late Princess of Wales, whose
family home was at nearby Athorp.
importance ever since the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is the county
town of Northamptonshire, also know as the county of 'squires and
spires'.
For centuries boots and shoes were manufactured here and this
industrial past is celebrated at the renowned Northampton Museum
and Art Gallery.
Since the decline of the leather industry Northampton's prosperity has
mainly derived from service industries, the transport firms that now ring
the town and brewing (Carlsberg's UK base is located here).
The attractive old town has a fine market square, one of the largest and
most impressive in England. Although the town was seriously
damaged by the Great Fire of 1675, many interesting historic buildings
have survived.
The well-preserved Norman church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of only
four remaining round churches in England. Founded in 1100 AD by
Simon de Senlis, first Earl of Northampton, the church is
Northampton's oldest standing building. All Saints Church in George
Row is a magnificent Grade I listed building, rebuilt in 1680 after the
Great Fire.
The Welsh House and Hazelrigg House in Northampton are also
handsome buildings and a social history museum in Abington Park is
housed in a 15th century manor house, once the home of
Shakespeare's granddaughter.
Northampton's splendid Guildhall, a gem of Victorian architecture, was
designed by the celebrated architect, Edward Godwin.
Northampton also boasts many modern facilities including the
pedestrianised shopping area of Abington Street and several indoor
shopping precincts.
Don't miss 78 Derngate, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The town has many attractive parks, gardens and riverside walks.
Members of the royal family have visited the town on many occasions,
from the time of Henry I right up to the late Princess of Wales, whose
family home was at nearby Athorp.
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