In 1968 Northampton was designated a third-wave New Town. It subsequently underwent a significant period of rapid expansion and migration extremely quickly. From the building of the Eastern District to the demolition of many loved historic buildings in the town centre, it was a period that changed Northampton forever. Corby’s New Town journey began 18 years earlier when it was designated a first-wave New Town in 1950.
Through intergenerational arts, heritage and community activity across four strands, 60 Miles by Road or Rail champions our largely untold New Town stories, exploring their legacy on our lives today as Northants once again faces great transformation and uncertainty.
Local creatives present 60 Miles by Road or Rail at Royal & Derngate. Following a preview in 2018, the redeveloped show will respond to the changes to Northampton’s contemporary political landscape.
Work with artists to co-create something NEW, capturing how we feel about the towns we call home. A book, an exhibition, an audio experience? YOU decide! We are hosting activities in Northampton and Corby
Share your personal New Town story of Northampton or Corby. Do this through archiving your oral history, sharing some writing, having your photo taken, or being part of our documentary film.
Discover how Northampton and Corby transformed under the New Towns act. Led by the New Town Heritage Research Network, find out more about the legacy of New Towns locally, nationally and internationally.
