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Northampton is a prosperous, thriving town within the county of Northamptonshire. Established as a part of the new town expansion scheme, Northampton incorporates the two rural villages Little and Great Billing. Northampton has a range of unique advantages, which helped the town grow, such as its central location within the UK and exceptional travel links. Because of this, major companies have taken interest in this fruitful location and have decided to base their headquarters in the town. The town is a striking market town, and is positioned at the crossroads of central England, which has its benefits. The extensive range of facilities and excellent communications within the town, make it straightforward and also advantageous to take up residence here. Northampton is one of the 10 fastest growing towns in the country and is among the top twenty choice locations for Managing Directors to relocate their business.
Northampton played a key role in the expansion of the shoe and leather industry and was at one point known by some as the shoe-making capital of the world. Some of these shoe-making factories still remain to this day, most of these converted to offices or accommodation. Northampton Art Gallery exhibits a world class selection of historical footwear and a variety of art work such as Italian art work, glass and ceramics and more. The town also has its own historically significant church, The Church of The Holy Sepulchre, this church is one of the biggest and well-preserved churches in the whole of England.
The town is also known for its active role in sports, with its own Premiership Rugby union club, Northampton Saints, who play at Franklin Gardens in the St. James area. There are a handful of other important sports and leisure activities which the town of Northampton occupy themselves with such as their Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, Northampton Swimming Club and Collingtree Golf Club (which hosted the British nationals in 1995). For shopping, Northampton possesses the Grosvenor Centre, built in the 1970’s and has become a tremendously popular shopping centre with both Northampton residents and visitors alike. The town also possesses one of Britain’s largest market squares, dating back to 1235.
Northampton played a key role in the expansion of the shoe and leather industry and was at one point known by some as the shoe-making capital of the world. Some of these shoe-making factories still remain to this day, most of these converted to offices or accommodation. Northampton Art Gallery exhibits a world class selection of historical footwear and a variety of art work such as Italian art work, glass and ceramics and more. The town also has its own historically significant church, The Church of The Holy Sepulchre, this church is one of the biggest and well-preserved churches in the whole of England.
The town is also known for its active role in sports, with its own Premiership Rugby union club, Northampton Saints, who play at Franklin Gardens in the St. James area. There are a handful of other important sports and leisure activities which the town of Northampton occupy themselves with such as their Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, Northampton Swimming Club and Collingtree Golf Club (which hosted the British nationals in 1995). For shopping, Northampton possesses the Grosvenor Centre, built in the 1970’s and has become a tremendously popular shopping centre with both Northampton residents and visitors alike. The town also possesses one of Britain’s largest market squares, dating back to 1235.