The civic church of Northampton, All Saints' was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1675 that destroyed much of the medieval town. The rebuilding produced an impressive Baroque interior with a prominent dome — unusual for an English parish church — and a portico on the market square bearing the statue of Charles II. The king's donation of timber to aid the reconstruction is commemorated in the inscription below his figure.
The church stands at the corner of the large market square and its portico is one of the focal points of the town centre. The interior, with its plasterwork ceiling and gallery, is open most days. The market square outside, claimed to be one of the largest in England, was historically the site of major fairs and is still used for markets several days a week.