Peterborough Past

Notes on Old Peterborough, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Secret Peterborough explores the little-known and often colourful history of the Cambridgeshire cathedral city of Peterborough through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

The book explores Peterborough's history from the seventh century, describing its destruction by Danish raiders and its restoration with a new abbey. It remained a small market city until the 19th century when it changed, dramatically, into a railway and industrial centre. " There is great capacity for further reading but this lavish, and always interesting book makes an excellent starter." Rutland Times