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Northampton Tourist Information
Northampton is a large market town and the county town of Northamptonshire. It is in the East Midlands region of England, situated 108 km north of London on the River Nene.
During the 11th century the Normans built town walls and a large market grew under the stewardship of the Norman Earl Senlis. Later Northampton grew rapidly at the time of the Normans with the population reaching 1500 residents.
The town underwent rapid growth when new houses were built in housing estates at the beginning of the 20th century and by 1961 the population had increased to 100,000. Northampton Development Corporation was set up to increase the size of the town, targeting a population of 230,000 which was estimated to happen in 1981. But somehow the actual growth was much slower than they had planned for perhaps because of the emergence of its neighbor the new town of Milton Keynes.
Northampton is famous for Rugby, Cricket and Football. The league football club Northampton Town, also called as the Cobblers due to the town’s long association with shoe making. Northampton Town plays at their new stadium at Sixfields Stadium on the edge of the town. This stadium has both an athletics track as well as a football ground which are both adjacent to each other. Northampton is today better known for its Rugby, Northampton’s team is known as the “Saints.” Probably their greatest moment was when they won the Heineken Cup in 2000 at Twickenham Stadium, beating their opponent Munster 9 – 8.
One of the main tourist attractions is “Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens” This is a fine stately home that was built in 1702 with the “Arts and crafts garden” which was added in 1930. The garden is known as the pattern for jane austen’s Mansfield Park. Althorp pronounced as “All – Thorp” is the country estate of the Spencer Family. Princess Diana grew up there and her brother the Earl Spencer now lives their and manages the estate.
The house was made originally of red brick and but later in the 18th century many modifications were made when Henry Holland was paid a huge commission for the task. Kelmarsh hall is an 18th century house which is built in a beautiful set of Romantic gardens. It is wonderful place to be when the garden is open to the public. Because of Kelmarsh’s extensive parkland which is very attractive it is used for attractive outdoor events and shows.
Northampton is located near junctions 15, 15a, 16 of the M1 motorway. The 2 highways A45 and A43 go through the towns. The A45 goes through East Birmingham bypassing Coventry and Rugby. The A14 runs all the way to the port of Felixstowe.
In addition to great road connections Northampton has direct rail connections to London (Euston) and Birmingham. You can also get connecting trains to Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales, Crewe, Glasgow and the Lake District all on the West Coast Mainline.
I hope you enjoyed reading this tourist information and travel guide to Northampton. Please look out for the next instalment which will reveal some more interesting facts about my city.
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The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Annotated with biography and Critical essays) $0.99 All of the published novels of Jane Austen (and the unfinished novel, “Lady Susan”) are collected in this giant Kindle book. Includes easy to use chapter navigation. Included works: Emma, Lady Susan, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, pride and prejudice, sense and sensibility. Contains only Austen’s novels (not minor unfinished work, juvenile stories, or letters). This book is annotate… |
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Mansfield Park $3.99 Jane Austen's Mansfield Park (1814) presents the story of Fanny Price, a young girl from an impoverished family. Living with her wealthy cousins, she bears the brunt of their elitist attitudes. One of her cousins takes pity on her, but his benevolence secretly turns to love. |
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