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Author and journalist Alison Maloney will be talking about her book Life Below Stairs at Peterborough Central Library on Saturday 4 May, at 2pm. This intriguing book uncovers the real-life experiences and first-hand accounts.. Continue Reading

Now in its 5th year, the Peterborough Heritage Festival will be a unique chance to experience 2,000 years of history. Held in the historic heart of the city centre and the stunning surroundings of.. Continue Reading

Stuart Orme, Heritage Interpretation Manager at Vivacity will be looking further into the tragic story, revealing what really happened on board and the little known connections to Peterborough the incident had. Spaces are limited.. Continue Reading

The talk, entitled Dressing the New Woman, will be held at the Museum on Saturday 27 April at 2pm, and is ideal for any fans of period dramas such as Downton Abbey. The dresses.. Continue Reading

Park Road has always been one of the most diverse streets in Peterborough. From the Co-op and Alexander Thomson’s furniture store, to the Baptist and Catholic churches, the first public library and museum and.. Continue Reading

The Gentlemen’s Society was originally created in 1730, 250 years before the current Central Library in Peterborough was built. The society was established as a place for Peterborough men to gather and hear talks.. Continue Reading

Then join us on Saturday 4 May at the Central Library to welcome journalist and best-selling author Alison Mahoney, as she will be giving a talk on her new book Life Below Stairs: True.. Continue Reading

STRONG MINDED WOMEN LECTURE 8th March, 7.30pm Peterborough Museum Explore the origins of the women’s suffrage movement in the 19th century and some of the key women involved in this talk by local historian.. Continue Reading