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Coordinates: 52°17′N 0°50′W / 52.283°N 0.833°W / 52.283; -0.833
Northamptonshire (/nɔːrˈθæmptənʃər/ or /nɔːrθˈhæmptənʃɪər/; abbreviated Northants.) is a county in the East Midlands of England. In 2011, it had a population of 629,000. The county is administered by Northamptonshire County Council and seven non-metropolitan district councils.
Covering an area of 2,364 square kilometres (913 sq mi), Northamptonshire is landlocked between eight other counties: Warwickshire to the west, Leicestershire and Rutland to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Bedfordshire to the south-east, Buckinghamshire to the south, Oxfordshire to the south-west and Lincolnshire to the north-east – England's shortest county boundary at 19 metres (62 ft). Northamptonshire is the southernmost county in the East Midlands region.
Apart from the county town of Northampton, other large population centres include Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry. Northamptonshire's county flower is the cowslip.
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. Northampton city lies on the River Neneand and it is the county town of Northamptonshire.
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Join Chloe '16 and Alex '16 as they visit their favorite spots in downtown Northampton.
A short informative video directed to visitors of Northampton, Massachusetts. Find out the best places to see, shop and dine during your trip to Northampton! For even more information check out http://www.visitnoho.com
Life is a journey and is yours to travel. Let curiosity be your guide. Explore. Learn. Discover. Join us at an Open Day: www.northampton.ac.uk Find out more about The University of Northampton at http://www.northampton.ac.uk
Northampton (Chapel Brampton) to Market Harborough disused railway and Naseby cycle tour guide. 30 miles, half on lanes, half on the railway. Debdencycle.co.uk
For more information on Northampton, MA, please visit http://www.massvacation.com/explore ---------- Located in the foothills of the Berkshires, Northampton is a special blend of urban, rural, historic and contemporary, intellectual, artsy, athletic, and entrepreneurial energy. Often called the "Happy Valley", Northampton truly has something for everyone.
A brief trip into Northampton UK, my home town for the last 27 years.
Video of Northampton Town Centre (Northampton's my home town). I've also posted a video of the market.