🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

Northampton is a town in central England, United Kingdom. With a population of over 215,000, it is the county town of Northamptonshire. Though located inland, Northampton has a rich maritime history, as it was a major center for leather and footwear production, which were essential for shipbuilding. While the city does not have its own port or shipyard, it offers a strategic location for seafarers and shipowners to access various ports and manufacturing hubs in the UK.