Views of Peterborough

Market Square buildings 16th century home of the Hake family. Thomas Hake was MP for Peterborough 1586-89 Town Hall 1929

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Today marks the 117th anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria. By the time of her death, she had reigned … More

The magnificent front of Peterborough Cathedral dominates the precincts The entrance to the Bishop’s Palace. the room above the … More

The exterior of the building has this very attractive black and white stonework The Church has a number of chapels and … More

The sight of starlings gathering for an evening roost in winter, a murmuration, can be one of the most spectacular sights … More

Continuing my highlights of 2017, I must include the wonderful opportunity I got to see and photograph Barn Owls whilst … More

The Monastery of Peterborough was built in the 12th century and was closed in the dissolution of 1539. The buildings were … More

For our first outing of the new year, Keith and I visited the London Wetland Centre with the prospect of … More

The Priory of St Bartholomew the Great was founded in 1123 by Rahere, an Augustinian friar and a Canon at … More

This memorial is to the members of the Camel Corps of the British Army who died in service. It is … More