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Burghley House, Peterborough: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Front_of_Burghley_House_2009.jpgAuthor: Anthony Masi
Peterborough is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, East of England. It covers 343.38 sq km (132.6 sq mi) and has a population of 173,000 people (2012 estimate).
Peterborough is located on the River Nene, about 48 km (30 miles) along the river from the North Sea. It is on a flat, low-lying plain, with some parts below sea level. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. There is clear evidence of Roman occupation in the area. The Romans established a fortified town, some 8 km (5 mi) to the west of the present city. Peterborough dates to the Anglo-Saxon period, when a monastery was established there. It evolved into present-day Peterborough Cathedral. The Diocese of Peterborough was created in 1541, and its city status dates to then.
Peterborough Town Hall: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peterborough_Town_Hall.jpgAuthor: NorFromUtrecht
Peterborough was a market town until the mid 19th century, when the arrival of the railway line (the Great Northern Railway) spurred its development into an industrial center. The availability of fine quality clay helped the city to become a major brick producer.
Today Peterborough is one of the four environment cities in the United Kingdom, with aspiration of being the country's environment capital. It has embarked on projects to promote healthier urban living. The city has a vibrant economy, and is home to a number of major companies including Thomas Cook and Pearl Assurance.
Visiting Peterborough
If coming by car, take the M1 motorway out of London. It continues in parts as the A1 route or A1(M) motorway. Take Exit 16 and continue north on the A15 road to reach Peterborough.You can also take the train. The East Coast Main Line connects London with Peterborough on its way to York, England, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh.
Peterborough Cathedral: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peterborough_Cathedral_March_2010.jpgAuthor: NorFromUtrecht
Places of Interest in Peterborough
- Burghley House: Built by Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, this country house is an outstanding example of 16th century English architecture.
- Flag Fen: A group of poles arranged in five long rows, this is an ancient site that was discovered by archaeologists headed by Dr Francis Pryor in 1982.
- Longthorpe Tower: 3-storey tower from the 14th century. It houses an exquisite collection of paintings from its period.
- Nene Valley Railway: Heritage railway running seven and a half miles.
- Peterborough Cathedral: Officially the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew, it dates back to a monastery established in AD 655, and stands as one of the best preserved Norman churches in England.
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery: Historic building erected in 1816. It housed the city's first infirmary from 1857 to 1928. Today it is a museum with an impressive collection of artifacts touching on local archaeology to social history.
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