Peterborough, Market Square c.1955
Photo ref: P47012
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Photo ref: P47012
Photo of Peterborough, Market Square c.1955

More about this scene

The weekly market held in the old Market Square was moved in October 1963 to the site of the old cattle market behind Broadway. Now, instead of market stalls, brass bands and musical roundabouts appear at weekends.

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

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

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.