What did the Georgians ever do for us? The Prison at Norman Cross

The Prison at Norman Cross: The Lost Town of Huntingdonshire – Paul Chamberlain

200 years ago Peterborough had a population of 3,500, but five miles to the west was a vibrant community of nearly 7,000; however this was a prison depot housing many of Napoleon’s soldiers. Its story is one of bone ships, domino boxes, forgery of banknotes and bribery of soldiers…

All talks are at 7.30pm. Tickets: £5 adults, £4 concessions

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