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A row of historic brick buildings with white-paned windows and a central black door, alongside a street with a tree in the foreground and red flowers in a garden bed.

📍 Local News

Norman Cross: The World's First POW Camp and the Prisoners Who Left Their Mark

Barrington Kirkham26 June 2026

A man is working on top of a green and black steam locomotive that is emitting a large plume of smoke, while another man in an orange vest stands next to a tall white water tower in a leafy, outdoor setting.

Peterborough's Railway Heritage: How the Steam Age Built the City

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A long, ornate church interior with a patterned ceiling, rows of chairs, and a baptismal font in the foreground.

🍽️ Food & Drink

Peter Boizot: The Peterborough Entrepreneur Who Changed How Britain Eats

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

The grand west facade of Peterborough Cathedral, featuring three monumental arched entrances, intricate carvings, and numerous spires under a partly cloudy sky.

🏛️ History

Peterborough Cathedral: Nine Centuries of History at the City's Heart

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026