I came across this wonderful video about Piccadilly Circus and its history
Category: History
Peterborough: Neville Place
Neville Place is a large house in the middle of Peterborough not far from the Cathedral. The original Tudor House … More
Peterborough: St John’s Parish Church
In the 11th century, the Abbey built a church for the townspeople on land to the east of the Cathedral … More
Queen Victoria dies
Today marks the 117th anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria. By the time of her death, she had reigned … More
Peterborough Cathedral: The precincts
The magnificent front of Peterborough Cathedral dominates the precincts The entrance to the Bishop’s Palace. the room above the … More
Scott’s disappointment
Captain Robert Falcon Scott was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who explored the Antarctic region with the aim … More
St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield (2)
The exterior of the building has this very attractive black and white stonework The Church has a number of chapels and … More
Peterborough Cathedral: Remains of Monastery
The Monastery of Peterborough was built in the 12th century and was closed in the dissolution of 1539. The buildings were … More
St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield (1)
The Priory of St Bartholomew the Great was founded in 1123 by Rahere, an Augustinian friar and a Canon at … More
Statues and Monuments: The Camel Corps Memorial
This memorial is to the members of the Camel Corps of the British Army who died in service. It is … More
