Rushden High Street still shows some attractive examples of late Victorian and Edwardian building, although mainly above fascia level.

The banks of Rushden retain their full design, reflecting more than any other buildings the confidence of their original owners and the success of Rushden as a manufacturing town. Natwest, Lloyds and HSBC are flamboyant examples, decorated in stone with strapwork, floral details, urns and gargoyles they are more in keeping with a city branch rather than that of a town.