The Founding Father of Ecton

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In an extraordinary life, Benjamin Franklin achieved many things – as an industrialist, inventor and philosopher. But he is perhaps best remembered as being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. So where does the quiet Northamptonshire village of Ecton fit into his story? Joseph Ashmenall has the answer. (Photo credit: GraphicaArtis/Getty Images)