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Northampton Leasing

Did You Know?

Northampton has two twin towns! One is Poitiers in France, twinned in April 1979, and the other is Marburg, Germany, which saw the official twinning take place in October 1990. The River Nene runs through Northampton and is the UK's tenth longest river at 161 kms.

Northampton is a city that is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. From its breathtaking countryside to its fascinating historical landmarks, there is something for everyone to explore and enjoy. Whether you are a history buff, a nature lover, or a food enthusiast, Northampton has plenty to offer. 

Situated in the heart of England, Northampton is a town famous for its shoe industry that goes back hundreds of years in history. During the 1st World war, the shoemakers in Northamptonshire supplied over two-thirds of the 70 million pairs of footwear required.

Northampton was considered the capital of England when it was captured from the Danes in 913 and remained so for nearly two centuries, although various other settlements have made claims of being the capital, to varying degrees of recognition.

Northampton began as an Anglo-Saxon village. It was called Hamm tun, which means the village by the well-watered meadow. Later it was called North Hamm tun, probably to distinguish it from Southampton.

The Palaeolithic era is considered the earliest period of human activity in history, and artefacts from that time have been found in Northamptonshire. This shows evidence of human activity in the region nearly 800,000 years ago.

A spark from an open flame in a house on St Mary’s Street quickly engulfed over two-thirds of the town, in what was dubbed the Great Fire of Northampton. A strong westerly wind managed to carry the flames across narrow roads to attack thatched, wooden houses.

Giles Corey and his wife Martha were arrested on suspicion of witchcraft in the city of Salem, and although they plead not guilty, they were convicted in the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Giles, who was born in Northampton was subjected to pressing- a form of torture that was aimed at getting the accused to plead guilty to their crimes, by placing boards and stones on their chest.

John Clare, one of England most famous poets, was born in Northamptonshire and lived in the county, until his death at "Northampton General Lunatic Asylum" in 1864. He spent the last 27 years of his life in asylums, at various points claiming he was both William Shakespeare and Lord Byron.

As we mentioned before, Northampton is well known for its shoe industry and noted for its leather sales. Some of the most prestigious shoe brands in the UK can be found sold here as this is a town that is considered to be an important retail area in terms of shopping space, both in the form of physical shop outlets and market areas. The main retail and market centre, in particular, serves Northamptonshire and North Buckinghamshire.