Cathedral modifications (1883)
A fascinating illustration from The Illustrated London News of 27th January 1883 showing modifications to the cathedral's central tower.
1883 saw extensive restoration work start...
Laurel Court, School Fees Receipt (1899)
A receipt for one term's tuition and board at Laurel Court in 1899.
The beneficiary was 10 year old Arthur Tuke Kirkby of Sutterton, Lincolnshire...
Cathedral c.1860
A very early image of Peterborough around 1860 with a view of the cathedral from what would today be Vineyard Road somewhere near the...
Cathedral Quadrangle c.1929
Classic motorised vehicles sitting around the Cathedral quadrangle in 1929.
Peterborough from the East (1888)
An 1888 illustration looking back along the original course of the Nene through Black Bridge at Stanground and onto a city very much different...
Peterborough from the South (1731)
An old print dating to 1731 and produced by the Buck brothers, well known 18th century engravers and printmakers.
Motorbike Rally in the Forties
Fantastic shot from the 1940s showing what looks like a motorbike rally being held within the Cathedral precincts.
Bishops Palace VAD Hospital (1918)
The opening ceremony for the Bishops Palace VAD Hospital in September 1918.
Voluntary Aid Detachment hospitals were run by a voluntary unit of civilians providing...
Cathedral From the South East (1853)
A wonderful 1853 image from local photographer Samuel Buckle that features the cathedral captured from the South East, possibly from Low Farm south of...
Peterborough Museum Mk I
This old photograph was restored from a very faded print that showed little of interest but it now shows, behind the local milk delivery...
