Welcome to Northamptonshire

Northampton was originally called just Hampton. A settlement in the south calling itself Hampton prompted the local folk to make the distinction between the two by calling it Northampton. The actual old translation of Northampton is northern homestead.

Famous for its shoe industry, Northamptonshire is still very rural and farming plays an important part in the community. For more information on Northamptonshire we recommend the web site listed below.

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