Peterborough, Market Square 1904
Photo ref: 51545
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Photo of Peterborough, Market Square 1904

More about this scene

The Guildhall is in the centre, and the Gates Memorial drinking fountain to the left. The memorial was given by the chief magistrate and the widow of the first mayor (under the 1874 Charter), Pearson Gates. The tall building behind it was demolished to accommodate a half-timbered building for the new Boots chemist in 1911. The tall lean rickety Dickensian building in front of the church housed the electricity and waterworks offices.

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A Selection of Memories from Peterborough

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Peterborough

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Hi my name is Maria I went to John Mansfield School Lived Dogsthorpe road. Love to hear from you if you were there? :)
Hi if you remember me please get in touch I lived next door to you once I,m Beryl Clark Email address is freddy1212@virginmedia.com
I was brought up in Peterborough went John Mansfield school from 1962 till 1966
I remember spending many days in Stanley recreation ground in the 1960's. Brook St College (next to the rec) is soon celebrating its 70th anniversary and we are looking for memories of college days from old students. Can anyone help please? Frances Louis - an old Peterborian.