Fans were allowed back in around the shires••Getty Images
Spectators take in the early season action••ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Snow blankets the County Ground, Northampton••Getty Images
A general view of the County Ground Northampton in 2001••Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Press Box and Pavilion Area at the County Ground Northampton taken in 2001••Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Kent asked for the toss and elected to bat under blue skies••Getty Images
A general view over Wantage Road••Getty Images
Twenty20: the fans' favourite. A young fan cheers on his side at Northampton••Getty Images
A general seating area at the County Ground Northampton••Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
The main scoreboard at the Wantage Road ground, pictured 2001••Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
No play was possible at a watery Wantage Road••Getty Images
The old press box, called the signal box, at the County Ground••ESPNcricinfo Ltd
A general view of Wantage Road, Northampton••Getty Images
The old press box at the County Ground Northampton, pictured in 2001••Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
A general view of Northampton in 1964••Playfair Cricket Monthly