Be a part of the Northampton story: 60 Miles by Road or Rail
It is 50 years since Northampton was designated a new town and began luring Londoners to settle in the East Midlands. A jingle was written to seduce potential residents into [...]
Art
Is the Van Gogh of photography from Northampton?
Jack Savage has been catapaulted into the public eye after winning a famous photography prize… My name is Jack Savage, and I was born 1980 in Northampton, England. I [...]
New talent at 15 Collingwood exhibition
Since opening 15 Collingwood in 2013, Northampton brothers Rocco and Franco Catalano have been supporting new artistic and design talent. A new exhibition ‘Painters [...]
The amazing adventures of Melinda Gebbie
Featuring artwork by Melinda, Steve Scoles talks to Melinda Gebbie as she pulls together her memoirs… Melinda Gebbie is working out who she is. Artist, activist, rape [...]
Video insight into the miniature world of Jane Percival
Jane Percival is a miniaturist. It has been the work of a lifetime making two buildings packed with detailed furniture and fittings – one based on the Ambush Street [...]
The National Leather Collection welcomes BBC Civilisations
Victoria Green of the National Leather Centre reflects on the historic importance of traditional Northamptonshire skills… What does the term ‘civilisation’ mean to [...]
The 15 Collingwood feel: part Italian – part Magpie
15 Collingwood interiors shop, selling vintage furniture, ceramics and glassware, handmade jewellery and contemporary artwork was started in 2013 by brothers Franco and Rocco [...]
Spiral Archive’s Alex Novak in sound and vision
Peter Dennis looks at a new exhibition showcasing the work of an artist and musician… Local artist and musician Alex Novak will be exhibiting a selection of work from [...]
You can still take art to the next level
Julie Teckman describes how transplanting a much loved university course to Northampton College is helping to preserve a tradition of fine young artists in the town… [...]